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Alex Highsmith’s ‘walk-on mentality’ helped him earn $68 million extension

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Brooke Pryor, ESPN Staff WriterJul 25, 2023, 06:00 AM ET Close Previously covered the Kansas City Chiefs for the Kansas City Star and Oklahoma University for the Oklahoman. PITTSBURGH — Standing in the doorway of the media room at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin grinned and nodded as linebacker Alex … Read more

Alex Highsmith, Steelers reportedly agree on four-year, $68 million extension

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The Pittsburgh Steelers made sure one of their top defenders didn’t enter the 2023 season without a contract extension. Linebacker Alex Highsmith has agreed to a four-year, $68 million deal that will keep him under contract with the Steelers through the 2027 season, NFL Media reported Wednesday. The deal includes $27.7 million in guaranteed money … Read more

Steelers EDGE Alex Highsmith shut out of Top 20 edge rushers

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Last season was a breakout campaign for Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher Alex Highsmith. His 14.5 sacks was fourth-best in the NFL in 2022. Fourth best. He looks like he’s going to be an elite edge rushers sooner rather than later, right? Maybe not. EA Sports released the edge rusher player ratings for Madden NFL 24 … Read more