Alex Highsmith
EDR/LB PIT (9)
Tue 11/12/24 1:36 PM

Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Highsmith (ankle) won't play in Week 11 versus Baltimore, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tomlin also said that Highsmith was "week-to-week," suggesting the ankle injury he suffered in Week 10 at Washington isn't exceedingly severe. While he's out, 2023 fourth-rounder Nick Herbig could step into a starting role on the edge.

Alex Highsmith
EDR/LB PIT (9)
Mon 11/11/24 2:24 PM

Highsmith will undergo an MRI to examine the ankle injury he sustained during Sunday's game at Washington, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
EDGE Analysis
Per Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com, Highsmith was spotted on crutches Sunday, suggesting he may be dealing with a serious issue. Pittsburgh will probably have an update on his status by the time it releases its first official practice report of the week Wednesday.

Alex Highsmith
EDR/LB PIT (9)
Sun 11/10/24 5:29 PM

Highsmith injured his left ankle late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 28-27 win over the Commanders, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Highsmith was spotted on crutches following Sunday's win after suffering an ankle injury, per Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com. Highsmith will undergo further testing on his ankle, though it looks like he is in serious jeopardy of missing the Steelers' Week 11 contest against the Ravens. If that were to be the case, Nick Herbig or the newly acquired Preston Smith would get the start at outside linebacker opposite T.J. Watt.

Alex Highsmith
EDR/LB PIT (9)
Thu 10/17/24 5:24 PM

Highsmith (groin) was a full participant in practice Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Highsmith has missed the Steelers' last three games due to a groin injury. He returned to practice Wednesday as a limited participant, but he was able to practice without restrictions Thursday. Barring any setbacks, Highsmith should reclaim his starting edge-rush role opposite T.J. Watt for Sunday's contest against the Jets.

Alex Highsmith
EDR/LB PIT (9)
Tue 10/8/24 12:25 PM

Coach Mike Tomlin said Highsmith (groin) will not play in Sunday's Week 6 game against the Raiders, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Highsmith will miss his third consecutive game, and with Nick Herbig (hamstring) injured in Week 5 and now ruled out against the Raiders, the Steelers are scraping for edge depth. Jeremiah Moon is next up in line opposite T.J. Watt.

Alex Highsmith
EDR/LB PIT (9)
Thu 10/3/24 12:59 PM

The Steelers are eyeing an Oct. 20 return for Highsmith (groin), Mark Kaboly of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Highsmith has been sidelined since Week 3 when he suffered the injury against the Chargers and has already been ruled out for this Sunday against the Cowboys. The targeted return date would also have the Charlotte product missing Week 6 against the Raiders and returning in Week 7 against the Jets.

Alex Highsmith
EDR/LB PIT (9)
Tue 10/1/24 12:32 PM

Highsmith (groin) will not play Sunday against the Cowboys, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Highsmith suffered the injury in Week 3 against the Chargers and was expected to miss multiple weeks. So his absence Week 4, and now in Week 5, isn't entirely unexpected. Nick Herbig should continue taking on a larger role when the Steelers travel to Dallas on Sunday.

Alex Highsmith
EDR/LB PIT (9)
Tue 9/24/24 12:21 PM

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Highsmith (groin) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Highsmith was forced out early during Pittsburgh's win over the Chargers in Week 3 due to a groin injury. Though Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com relays that Highsmith isn't expected to require surgery, the edge rusher's absence will likely span multiple weeks. Nick Herbig should be in line for a starting role opposite T.J. Watt until Highsmith is able to get back on the field.

Alex Highsmith
EDR/LB PIT (9)
Sun 9/22/24 2:53 PM

Highsmith (groin) won't return to Pittsburgh's game versus the Chargers on Sunday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Highsmith sustained a hip injury early in Sunday's game and will now miss the remainder of the game. Nick Herbig will likely see an expanded role in Highsmith's absence.

Alex Highsmith
EDR/LB PIT (9)
Sun 9/22/24 2:22 PM

Highsmith (groin) is doubtful to return to Sunday's game versus the Chargers, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Highsmith left Pittsburgh's game in Week 3 early with a groin issue, and now it appears unlikely he'll be able to get back on the field Sunday. Nick Herbig figures to see an uptick in reps as a result.
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