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Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Teryl Austin feels their pass rush is back with a vengeance. Teryl Austin said he and the coaching staff have instilled a take-no-prisoners approach among the Steelers defensive players. It’s a culture that takes pride in sacking quarterbacks and prevents the offense from moving the sticks, per the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “We’re […]

Although the Pittsburgh Steelers’ TJ Watt and Alex Highsmith were the biggest thorns on the Cleveland Browns’ side on Monday, they expressed their support for the injured Nick Chubb. TJ Watt set the Steelers’ franchise record for sacks and scored the decisive defensive touchdown in their 26-22 win over the Browns. Watt paid tribute to […]

The $68 million-dollar man is in the building. Following an offseason filled with uncertainty, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith got his desired contract extension. And right in time, too. Highsmith reported for training camp, which begins for the team on Wednesday, and shared his feelings about being in Pittsburgh long-term. “Alex Highsmith said it was […]

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker TJ Watt reacted to the multiple-year contract extension linebacker Alex Highsmith agreed to on Wednesday. “Congrats brother,” Watt wrote. “You earned it! Can’t wait for this season.” The Steelers and Alex Highsmith agreed to a four-year, $68 million extension on Wednesday. The contract will make him one of the top 10 highest-paid pass rushers in […]

Alex Highsmith enjoyed a breakout campaign with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2022, racking up a career-high 14.5 sacks and forcing a league-leading five fumbles. Unsurprisingly, Highsmith was looking for a contract extension from Pittsburgh this offseason, and after a bit of a wait, he finally got it, signing a big four-year, $68 million extension with […]

The NFL offseason has been long and grueling, but the light has finally appeared at the end of the tunnel. Training camp is just a couple weeks away, and the preseason and regular season aren’t far behind. It won’t be long until we’re all gathered around the TV watching some good ol’ pigskin again. For […]

Training camp looms across the NFL as another exciting season awaits. For Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith, a beckoning training camp suggests a contract extension is coming, one that he is confident will get done, reports Wilmington StarNews’ Michael Cuneo. “I’m still confident that it’s going to get it done. I’m excited for what the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers minicamp kicked off on Tuesday, and outside linebacker Alex Highsmith took part without a long-term contract extension signed as he enters the final season of his rookie contract. Highsmith made it clear that he would be taking the practice field with the rest of his teammates, but it’s unclear whether he will […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will soon have to address a notable dilemma regarding Alex Highsmith’s future with the team. Highsmith has a mere one year left on his rookie contract. He is set to hold a cap hit of $2.951 million in the 2023 season. Steelers general manager Omar Khan is hoping to keep Highsmith in […]

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith is entering the final season of the four-year contract he inked with the team back in 2020, and if you ask him, he’d want to continue playing for the team that drafted him. “I love being here, being part of this team. This organization is amazing, being part of the […]

T.J. Watt was named to his whopping sixth consecutive Pro Bowl this season, another feather in his cap as a potential future Hall-of-Famer. Even if the Pittsburgh Steelers star hadn’t opted out of the upcoming events in Las Vegas this weekend, though, it’s safe to say he still would’ve preferred one specific teammate to take […]

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith offered his apology while speaking to reporters Monday to anyone who was offended by the on-field celebration he and his teammates did after he sacked Deshaun Watson in last Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns at home (via Brian Batko of the Post-Gazette). “I just don’t want people to think […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers 2022 season was all about transitioning away from Ben Roethlisberger and trying to find the quarterback of the future. Considering how they are 2-6 so far, it’s safe to say that that quest hasn’t gone too well so far. The Steelers are among the worst teams in the league, largely due to […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers opened their 2022 season with a thrilling victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. Week 1 had some crazy games that came right down to the wire, but the Steelers win over the Bengals may have just been the best of the bunch. The Steelers were heavy underdogs in this game, but ended up […]

Man, Thursday’s a rough day for Pittsburgh. After losing TJ Watt to injury early in their matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, the Pittsburgh Steelers got absolutely rattled on both ends of the field. Their offensive line couldn’t hold off the Vikings defense, and their defense bowed down to Dalvin Cook. To add salt to the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to take on the Carolina Panthers in a Week 3 preseason matchup. It should be an interesting game, as this is the final chance for Mike Tomlin and the coaching staff to evaluate the roster. The Steelers participate in a tough AFC North division, so they’ll need the best team […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are gearing up to enter the 2021 campaign fresh off of one of the strangest seasons in franchise history. The Steelers began the 2020 regular season with a perfect 11-0 record while going on to win the AFC North division. However, they concluded the campaign by losing four of the team’s final […]

The 2021 NFL season is quickly approaching as each franchise begins training camp. Each team has their superstars that should perform. However, it’s the guys that are a bit unknown on the rosters that could make the largest impact. There are busts, and there are sleepers, and the best teams in the leagues have more […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have their work cut out for them this year, as the AFC North is possibly the toughest division in football. Pittsburgh will have to be at their best throughout the season, as any struggles could prevent this team from making the postseason. The front office has been relatively busy this offseason, making […]

As the NFL offseason is underway and teams around the league are finalizing their rosters, the Pittsburgh Steelers hope to improve next year. After playing as one of the best teams in the league throughout the regular season, the Steelers were bounced out in the first round of the playoffs. A disappointing end to a […]

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree’s season officially ended after suffering a torn right ACL in their win over the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday. This is certainly a devastating hand the injury gods dealt to Pittsburgh. Linebacker T.J. Watt admitted how deflating it was to see Dupree go down like that and how it will affect […]

One of the Pittsburgh Steelers’s unofficial traditions is not to heap too much praise on rookies. However, that attitude seems to he changing now, evidenced by the universal acclaim rookie linebacker Alex Highsmith has been receiving in his first training camp. Head coach Mike Tomlin uncharacteristically lauded the first-year linebacker, and he’s been joined by […]

NFL teams are constantly in search of the next freak athlete on the defensive line, and the Combine is a fantastic opportunity for defensive line prospects to show off their athleticism. Some premier talents are sitting out the on-field drills this year because of the new schedule, but that just opens up the door for […]