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Mike Tomlin and Pittsburgh Steelers sign key Super Bowl champion defensive player after loss against Seahawks Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers have made an important signing on defense after confirming Alex Highsmith's injury.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • BOLAVIP.COM

Won't play against New England Head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters Tuesday that Highsmith (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Highsmith suffered a high-ankle sprain during the Steelers' 31-17 loss to the Seahawks this past Sunday. High-ankle sprains typically mean a multi-week absence, though it appears his injury isn't that severe as Tomlin relayed Monday that the 2020 third-rounder is not expected to spend time on injured reserve, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Nick Herbig will likely step into a starting role opposite T.J. Watt and Jack Sawyer should see an uptick in defensive snaps in a rotational edge role for as long as Highsmith is sidelined. Highsmith's next opportunity to suit up is Week 4 against the Vikings on Sunday, Sept. 28.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers continue to deal with injuries on defense as they prepare to face Patriots Backups, and one in case a third-stringer on the depth chart, could be starting at four positions on defense Sunday when they play at New En...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Steelers rookie Kaleb Johnson will watch from the bench after kick-returning flub

Kaleb Johnson's mistake in Pittsburgh's loss to Seattle has cost him his role as kick returner

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

No good news on injury front for Steelers ahead of game in New England Alex Highsmith and Isaiahh Loudermilk have already been ruled out and three other starters are ‘questionable at best.’

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Mike Tomlin rules 2 players out, lists 3 as questionable for Steelers vs. Patriots | Sporting News Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin met with the media on Tuesday and gave injury updates on a handful of players, including defensiv...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Likely avoiding IR Head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters Monday that Highsmith (ankle) is not likely to be placed on injured reserve, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact The 28-year-old exited Sunday's loss to the Seahawks with what Tomlin described as a high-ankle sprain, but it now appears the injury isn't as serious as it was previously considered. Highsmith played 10 defensive snaps and recorded one total tackle before leaving the Week 2 affair. Even so, he's unlikely to suit up for Pittsburgh's Week 3 matchup against the Patriots, meaning Jack Sawyer and Nick Herbig are expected to have expanded defensive roles.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense wants to smash the run. It's getting smashed instead

The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense has been struggling to stop the run, a problem highlighted in their 31-17 loss to Seattle

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

The inattentive Steelers stumble their way through a dismal loss to Seattle in their home opener

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Steelers injuries already a major concern as two more starters exit in loss to Seahawks Outside linebacker Alex Highsmith and defensive lineman Isaiahh Loudermilk were in walking boots after the game high ankle sprains.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pittsburgh Steelers give brutal Alex Highsmith injury update after loss to Seahawks | Sporting News The Pittsburgh Steelers lost outside linebacker Alex Highsmith to an ankle injury during the Week 2 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. After the...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Facing stint on IR Highsmith suffered a high-ankle sprain during the Steelers' 31-17 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Rapoport relays that the injury could take 4-to-6 weeks to recover from, which makes a stint on injured reserve a real possibility for Highsmith. Nick Herbig and Jack Sawyer both saw increased work following Highsmith's injury and are candidates to start opposite T.J. Watt at outside linebacker in the Steelers' Week 3 clash against the Patriots on Sunday, Sept. 21.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson throws 4 TD passes, and the Ravens close strong in a 41-17 victory over the Browns

Lamar Jackson threw four touchdown passes and Baltimore’s defense harrassed Joe Flacco throughout his return to Charm City as the Ravens dispatched the Cleveland Browns 41-17

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Seahawks' George Holani turns the Steelers' blunder on a kickoff into a TD as Seattle wins 31-17

George Holani pounced on a live ball in the end zone for an improbable touchdown, and the Seattle Seahawks took advantage of sloppy play by the Pittsburgh Steelers to pull off a 31...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't return Sunday Highsmith (ankle) is out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The linebacker made one solo tackle before exiting. Highsmith finished with eight tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Week 1. Nick Herbig and Jack Sawyer could see more snaps in his absence.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to return vs. Seattle Highsmith is doubtful to return to Sunday's game aginst the Seahawks due to an ankle injury, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Highsmith popped up on Friday's injury report due to an ankle injury, and it appears he may have aggravated the issue in the first half of Sunday's contest. With Highsmith likely done for the day, Nick Herbig should see a significant amount of work with the first-team defense opposite T.J. Watt.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leading tackler in win Highsmith recorded eight tackles (five solo), with 1.0 sacks, during the Steelers' win versus the Jets on Sunday.

Impact Highsmith got off to a hot start this season as he tied Patrick Queen for the most tackles on the team in addition to recording their only sack. Highsmith will look to build off this performance and keep producing during the team's Week 2 matchup versus Seattle.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Armand Membou's unreal debut part of standout day from jumbled Jets' offensive line Young offensive tackles Olu Fashanu and Armand Membou held up well against the Steelers duo of T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • NYPOST.COM

Alex Highsmith shined brightest when it mattered most in Week 1 The Pittsburgh Steelers had a despicable defensive showing in Week 1, but Alex Highsmith showed up when it mattered most.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

WATCH: Highsmith - 'That's not the standard for our defense' Alex Highsmith spoke with the media following the Steelers' 34-32 win over the Jets

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • STEELERS.COM

Back at practice Highsmith (groin) returned to practice Tuesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Highsmith was injured in practice a little over two weeks ago but was back on the field Tuesday, giving him plenty of time to get ready for the start of the regular season Sept. 7 against the Jets. Highsmith appeared in just 11 regular-season games last year, finishing with 45 tackles (28 solo), including 6.0 sacks, two pass breakups and one forced fumble.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss next few days Head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters Tuesday that Highsmith will be sidelined for a few days while he works through a groin injury, Nick reports.

Impact Highsmith suffered the injury during Sunday's practice, and given Tomlin's comments, it seems unlikely that the linebacker will be available for the Steelers' preseason opener against the Jaguars on Saturday. Pittsburgh won't rush Highsmith to return given it's training camp, which will give Nick Herbig, Jack Saw and DeMarvin Leal more opportunities to work with the first-team defense.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers groin injury Highsmith (groin) suffered a groin injury at the Steelers' practice Sunday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

Impact Highsmith hobbled off the field early, and the severity of his groin injury is still to be determined. The linebacker was already unlikely to play many snaps in Saturday's preseason opener against the Jaguars, so the team won't feel any pressure to rush him back.

AUGUST 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers' rival praises underrated Pittsburgh pass rusher: 'Doesn't get the credit and respect he deserves' Orlando Brown Jr. says Alex Highsmith deserves far more credit than he gets.

JUNE 22, 2025 • PENNLIVE.COM

Pittsburgh Steelers star says Aaron Rodgers pursuit is not 'a distraction at all' Alex Highsmith says the Aaron Rodgers saga is not a distraction for the Steelers.

MAY 25, 2025 • PENNLIVE.COM

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Jackson throws 4 TD passes, and the Ravens close strong in a 41-17 victory over the Browns

Seahawks' George Holani turns the Steelers' blunder on a kickoff into a TD as Seattle wins 31-17