Injury update: Alex Highsmith planning to return in Week 7
Everyone stop what you’re doing! The Pittsburgh Steelers finally get some positive injury updates for a change!
As many Steelers fans are well aware, Alex Highsmith reaggravated a groin injury he sustained in the offseason during his team’s Week 3 contest versus the Los Angeles Chargers. This injury seemed to affect the Steelers’ pass rush heavily, struggling in Week 4 to pressure the Colts. This may soon change, however, as reporter Mark Kaboly stated that Highsmith now has an estimated return date.
For Week 7, the Pittsburgh Steelers are eyeing Highsmith to make his long-awaited return against the New York Jets.
According to source(s), the Steelers are eyeing the Oct. 20 game against the Jets to get Alex Highsmith back from a groin injury he suffered against the Chargers in Week 3. #PMSLive
— Mark Kaboly (@MarkKaboly) October 3, 2024
While his return leaves some questions, such as whether he will be one hundred percent or if Nick Herbig will still factor into the defensive scheme in some way, Highsmith's presence will be appreciated nonetheless.
Pittsburgh will need to make do without their star edge rusher for several weeks, starting with their Sunday Night Football matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, on October 6th, at 8:20 PM EST.
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