Alex
Highsmith
(#56)
LB - Pittsburgh Steelers
| Age | 26 |
| Exp | 5th Season |
| HT/WT | 6'4" / 242 LBS |
| Bye | 6 |
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| TIER |
LB - Pittsburgh Steelers
| Age | 26 |
| Exp | 5th Season |
| HT/WT | 6'4" / 242 LBS |
| Bye | 6 |
| Rank | |
| ADP | |
| FPTS | |
| TIER |
| GAME | TACKLES | FUMBLES | INTERCEPTIONS | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week | OPP | TOT | TCK | AST | SACK | TFL | SFTY | FF | FR | TD | INT | PD | TD |
| 1 | SF | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | CLE | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | @LV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | @HOU | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | BAL | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | @LAR | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | JAX | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | TEN | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | GB | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 11 | @CLE | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | @CIN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | ARI | 8 | 5 | 3 | 1.5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | NE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | @IND | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | CIN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 17 | @SEA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | @BAL | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SEASON | TACKLES | FUMBLES | INTERCEPTIONS | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YEAR | GP | TOT | TCK | AST | SACK | TFL | SFTY | FF | FR | TD | INT | PD | TD |
| 2020 | 16 | 48 | 30 | 18 | 2 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 16 | 74 | 46 | 28 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 17 | 63 | 38 | 25 | 14.5 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 17 | 57 | 34 | 23 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Highsmith and the Steelers agreed Wednesday to restructure his contract and create roughly $7 million in cap space, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Highsmith tallied 57 tackles (34 solo), including 7.0 sacks, along with two interceptions, three pass defenses, two forced fumbles and a touchdown over 17 games during the 2023 season.
Highsmith recorded one tackle (a sack) and picked off a pass Saturday in a 34-11 victory over the Bengals.
The Steelers announced Thursday that Highsmith has cleared concussion protocol and won't have an injury designation for Saturday's game against the Colts.
Highsmith (concussion) was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports Friday that Highsmith has entered the NFL's concussion protocol following Thursday's 21-18 loss to the Patriots.
Highsmith (neck) is out for the rest of Thursday night's game against the Patriots, Steelers' Senior Director of Communications Burt Lauten reports.
Highsmith left Thursday night's game against the Patriots with a neck injury and is questionable to return, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
Highsmith recorded eight tackles (five solo), including 1.5 sacks, in Sunday's 24-10 loss versus the Cardinals.
Highsmith recorded four tackles and two sacks in Thursday's 20-16 win over the Titans.
Highsmith (groin) is active Sunday against the Ravens, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
Highsmith (groin) should play Sunday against the Ravens despite his questionable tag, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Highsmith (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Baltimore, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Highsmith (groin) did not participate at practice Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Highsmith tallied seven tackles (five solo), a sack, a forced fumble and returned an interception 30 yards for a touchdown Monday in the Steelers' 26-22 win over the Browns.
Highsmith logged seven tackles (four solo), including one for a loss, during the Steelers' 30-7 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.
Highsmith agreed to a four-year, $68 million contract extension with the Steelers on Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Highsmith totaled 63 tackles (38 solo), including 14.5 sacks, along with five forced fumbles and a pass defense over 17 games in 2022.
Highsmith recorded six tackles (four solo), including one sack, and forced a fumble in Monday's 24-17 win against the Colts.
Highsmith logged five tackles (three solo), including two sacks, and a forced fumble during the Steelers' 20-10 win over New Orleans on Sunday.
