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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / September 14

Steelers Star OLB Suffers Ankle Injury

PITTSBURGH — The injury hits keep on coming for the Pittsburgh Steelers. As the organization kicked off their home schedule against the Seattle Seahawks, the defense looked to improve quickly after a disappointing Week 1 performance.

NFL News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / September 13

Steelers Star LB Suffers New Injury Before Seahawks Game

Another Pittsburgh Steelers starter on the defensive side of the ball popped up on the team's final injury report before their Week 2 home opener against the Seattle Seahawks at Acrisure Stadium.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 7

Steelers' Alex Highsmith Rips His Own Defense Despite Important Week 1 Win

The Pittsburgh Steelers headed into their Week 1 matchup against the New York Jets with a gambling total set at just 37.5 points for the over/under. Clearly, the Vegas oddsmakers felt this game was going to be an ugly defensive snooze fest.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 26

Steelers May Trade Away Star Player If 1 Brutal Issue Keeps Plaguing Him

The Pittsburgh Steelers have recently made numerous tough decisions, as they had to cut their roster down from 91 players to 53 this week. However, that's not the only difficult process they've needed to endure.

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The 25 most memorable Monday Night Football moments

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pro Football Talk / August 26

Alex Highsmith "moving in the right direction" for Week 1

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin offered updates on a pair of edge rushers recovering from injuries on Monday. Alex Highsmith did not play in the preseason after suffering a groin injury during a training camp practice, but is back on the field as August winds down and Tomlin made it sound like he'll be ready to go for the Jets in Week 1.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / August 19

Steelers Star Defender Returns From Injury

A day after Calvin Austin III ramped up his participation and made progress towards his eventual return, another Pittsburgh Steelers starter was back on the practice field on Tuesday.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Total Apex Sports / August 17

Pittsburgh Steelers Could Be Forced To Lean On 4th Round Rookie Due To Injuries

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ depth at outside linebacker is being tested early this preseason. With Alex Highsmith nursing a lingering groin injury and backup Nick Herbig also sidelined with a soft tissue issue, rookie Jack Sawyer may need to step up quicker than anticipated.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 15

A Shorthanded Steelers Defense Still Leaves Fans Extremely Uneasy: 'The Jury Might Be Out'

Many fans have taken to social media following the Pittsburgh Steelers' joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week to express their concerns with the current state of the defensive unit.

NFL News / Steel City Underground / August 6

2024 Steelers Season Recall: Steelers stun Commanders following bye week

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Total Apex Sports / August 3

Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive Star Leaves Training Camp Practice With Groin Injury

Training camp is often a time of hope and excitement as teams prepare for the grind of the NFL season. For the Pittsburgh Steelers, it’s also a proving ground—one where the pieces of a championship-worthy roster come together under the watchful eye of head coach Mike Tomlin.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 3

Problems Mount For Steelers As Alex Highsmith Suffers Potentially Severe Groin Injury

The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to have one of the best defenses in the NFL once again in 2025. While there has been plenty of turnover up and down the roster, many of the most important faces on Teryl Austin's lineup card are returning.

NFL News / Steel City Underground / July 30

2024 Steelers Season Recall: Steelers Top Giants in Monday Night Showdown

Steel City Underground presents our 2024 Steelers Recall: a look back at Pittsburgh Steelers games and storylines from last season. The Pittsburgh Steelers were looking to stack wins following a decisive home victory against the New York Jets.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / July 23

Steelers' Alex Highsmith Admits Massive Changes Are Coming On Defense In 2025

The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to have the highest-paid defense in the NFL for the fourth season in a row. The unit kind of crumbled to end the 2024 season, and the organization doesn't want to see that happen again.

NFL News / Steel City Underground / July 15

2024 Steelers Season Recall: Russell Wilson era begins against Jets

Steel City Underground presents our 2024 Steelers Recall: a look back at Pittsburgh Steelers games and storylines from last season. The Pittsburgh Steelers entered Week 7’s edition of Sunday Night Football amidst controversy.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / May 27

What analyst finds 'interesting' about Steelers, T.J. Watt situation

ESPN's Ben Solak suggested the T.J. Watt-Steelers situation could be one to follow from the final weeks of springtime workouts through the team's summer break.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / May 23

Steelers' Alex Highsmith makes big prediction about T.J. Watt

Steelers' Alex Highsmith makes big prediction about future of T.J. Watt

Pittsburgh Steelers star pass-rusher T.J. Watt raised eyebrows in April with a social-media post that indicated he could be leaving the club. Will he actually do it?

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / May 23

Alex Highsmith discusses if Aaron Rodgers saga is distracting for Steelers

Steelers pass-rusher Alex Highsmith addressed how he and his teammates handle the outside noise regarding Aaron Rodgers' future.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / November 28

Steelers OLB Alex Highsmith Takes Step Forward in Injury Rehab

Outside linebacker Alex Highsmith continues to progress in his rehab from his left ankle injury, but the Pittsburgh Steelers defensive star has still yet to get a full practice in since his injury.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pro Football Rumors / November 11

Steelers edge-rusher to undergo MRI, could face multi-week absence

He has already missed three games this season, and he could be in line to spend further time on the sidelines.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / November 11

Steelers Get Injury Timeframe for OLB Alex Highsmith

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a timeframe for the injury that starting outside linebacker Alex Highsmith suffered on Monday against the Washington Commanders.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / September 25

Alex Highsmith Gets Good News on Groin Injury

Alex Highsmith will not require surgery on his injured groin, but the Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher is still expected to miss multiple weeks. Highsmith suffered a reoccurrence of a training camp groin injury late in the second half of the Steelers’ Week 3 home win over the Los Angeles Chargers.