Report: Bears to sign former Steelers LB Buddy Johnson

The Chicago Bears are bringing in defensive help ahead of training camp, but it’s not at the edge rusher position as many expected. According to KPRC reporter and NFL insider Aaron Wilson, the Bears are signing former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Buddy Johnson to a deal. Johnson was selected by the Steelers in the fourth round … Read more

Highsmith signs $68M extension with Steelers

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

Steelers give breakout LB huge extension

Linebacker Alex Highsmith was one of the Steelers’ pleasant surprises from the 2022 season and they rewarded him with a massive contract extension Wednesday morning. According to reports, Highsmith agreed to sign a four-year, $68M contract extension with Pittsburgh, making him among the top 10 highest paid edge-rushers in the NFL. Highsmith, the Steelers’ 2020 … Read more