Alex Highsmith
26-Year-Old
2023 Defense Stats
TCKL
57
SACKS
7.0
INT
2
FF
2
TD
1
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Restructures deal
Highsmith and the Steelers agreed Wednesday to restructure his contract and create roughly $7 million in cap space, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Highsmith is likely converting a portion of his base salary into a signing bonus, with Rapaport calling the move a "simple" restructure. The 2020 third-round pick notched seven sacks across 17 regular-season appearances in 2023, a far cry from his career-high 14.5 sacks in 2022. Nonetheless, he remains an integral part of Pittsburgh's defense for the foreseeable future.
Highsmith is likely converting a portion of his base salary into a signing bonus, with Rapaport calling the move a "simple" restructure. The 2020 third-round pick notched seven sacks across 17 regular-season appearances in 2023, a far cry from his career-high 14.5 sacks in 2022. Nonetheless, he remains an integral part of Pittsburgh's defense for the foreseeable future.
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Measurables Review
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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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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.
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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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Racks up seven sacks in 2023
Highsmith tallied 57 tackles (34 solo), seven sacks, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and one touchdown over 17 games during the 2023 season.
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Nabs sack and INT in Week 16 win
Highsmith recorded one tackle (a sack) and picked off a pass Saturday in a 34-11 victory over the Bengals.
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Cleared for Saturday
The Steelers announced Thursday that Highsmith has cleared concussion protocol and won't have an injury designation for Saturday's game against the Colts.
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Limited in practice
Highsmith (concussion) was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
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In concussion protocol
Highsmith entered the NFL's concussion protocol following Thursday's 21-18 loss to the Patriots, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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