2020 third-round pick Alex Highsmith will continue to shine a light on the Steelers’ solid defense. NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport announced that Pittsburgh and its outside linebacker have agreed to a contract extension.
The agreement between the two parties is for 4 years and 68 million dollars.
A revelation of the Steelers defense in 2022, Alex Highsmith signed for his second year as a full-time starter the best season of his career. Author of 63 tackles, 14.5 sacks and 5 forced fumbles, he was the main attraction of a Pittsburgh pass rush long orphaned by TJ Watt. With the 2021 Defender of the Year returning to full health, this duo may scare off many quarterbacks next year.