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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

Chris Jones reportedly misses start of Chiefs camp, ‘far apart’ on extension

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The Kansas City Chiefs opened up training camp without their top defensive player on Saturday. Chris Jones wasn’t present on the first day for Chiefs veteran players to report to camp as he’s “far apart” on reaching a contract extension with the team, ESPN reported Saturday.  The star defensive tackle has reportedly been in negotiations … Read more

Highsmith signs $68M extension with Steelers

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Jul 19, 2023, 09:59 AM ET Pittsburgh Steelers pass-rusher Alex Highsmith has signed a four-year, $68 million contract extension, his agents told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Highsmith will make over $27.7 million in guarantees and $38 million over the first two new years of the deal, according to his agents. The Steelers announced the contract Wednesday … Read more