Questionable
Injury Ankle
Est. Return 12/8/2024
2024 Defense Stats
TCKL
19
SACKS
3.0
INT
0
FF
0
TD
0
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Highsmith recorded a career-high 14.5 sacks during the 2022 campaign but took a step back last year. He tallied 57 tackles (34 solo), including seven sacks, along with two interceptions, two forced fumbles, a touchdown and three pass defenses. Highsmith had multiple interceptions for the first time in his career, and his touchdown was also the first of his career. Highsmith has missed just one game over his first four NFL seasons, and he's been a reliable defender for Pittsburgh over the past three seasons, even with his decline in sacks last year. Read Past Outlooks
Still sidelined
Highsmith (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Highsmith is set to miss his third straight contest and sixth game of the campaign. Nick Herbig will step into an expanded role and has seven total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, across the last two games.
Highsmith is set to miss his third straight contest and sixth game of the campaign. Nick Herbig will step into an expanded role and has seven total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, across the last two games.
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Measurables Review
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How do Alex Highsmith's measurables compare to other linebackers?
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Height
6' 4"Weight
242 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.70 secShuttle Time
4.31 secCone Drill
7.32 secVertical Jump
33.0 inBroad Jump
125 inHand Length
9.25 inArm Length
33.13 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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The first Steelers' pass rusher to come to mind is undoubtedly T.J. Watt, but Highsmith made the case that he shouldn't be forgotten in that conversation with his performance in 2022. He took the field for a career-high 904 defensive snaps and translated that into an impressive 14.5 sacks and five forced fumbles. A deeper dive suggests Highsmith may not be ready to lead the pass rush just yet, as he had only 3.5 sacks across the seven games Watt was sidelined. However, when attention is elsewhere, Highsmith has shown the ability to take advantage with massive production.
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Unlikely to play vs. Cincinnati
Highsmith (ankle) was a limited participant in Friday's practice but is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
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Upgrades to limited practice
Highsmith (ankle) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
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Logs DNP on Wednesday
Highsmith (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
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Officially ruled out
Highsmith (ankle) will not play Thursday against the Browns, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
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Unlikely to play at Cleveland
Coach Mike Tomlin said Monday that Highsmith (ankle) probably won't play Thursday against the Browns, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
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Optimistic about extension
Highsmith remains confident he and the Steelers will reach an agreement on a contract extension before training camp, Joe Rutter of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.
ANALYSIS
The linebacker was a full participant in minicamp last week, a strong sign he isn't worried about his contract status. "We'll see when that time comes," Highsmith said. "Right now, I'm working. Being with the team, being with the guys means a lot to me." The 2020 third-round pick is headed into the final year of his rookie deal after piling up a career-high 14.5 sacks last season, forming a dangerous tandem with T.J. Watt in the second half of the season.
The linebacker was a full participant in minicamp last week, a strong sign he isn't worried about his contract status. "We'll see when that time comes," Highsmith said. "Right now, I'm working. Being with the team, being with the guys means a lot to me." The 2020 third-round pick is headed into the final year of his rookie deal after piling up a career-high 14.5 sacks last season, forming a dangerous tandem with T.J. Watt in the second half of the season.