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Highsmith recorded eight tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, in the Steelers' loss to the Eagles on Sunday. Highsmith's eight tackles marked a new season high, and he's now logged one sack in back-to-back games since returning from a three-game absence. On the year, Highsmith is up to 30 tackles (19 solo), including 5.0 sacks, and 13 QB hits through eight appearances.
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Highsmith recorded three tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks and an additional tackle for a loss, in Sunday's 27-14 win over the Browns. The linebacker returned with a strong game after missing the previous three contests due to an ankle injury. Highsmith now has 22 tackles (13 solo), including 4.0 sacks, and a pass breakup in 2024.
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Highsmith (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports. Highsmith missed the Steelers' last three games due to an ankle injury. He started the week out with a limited session Wednesday, but he was a full participant in Thursday's practice and mentioned afterwards that his ankle is "feeling so much better." Highsmith's return for Sunday's game against the Browns bolsters an already elite edge rushing corps of T.J. Watt, Nick Herbig and Preston Smith.
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Highsmith (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports. Head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters Tuesday that he expects Highsmith to return for the Steelers' Week 14 matchup against the Browns, and Wednesday's limited session is a positive step in that direction. However, the 27-year-old's practice participation Thursday and Friday will likely offer the best insight into whether he can return for Sunday's divisional contest.
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Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said he expects Highsmith (ankle) to play in Sunday's game against the Browns, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports. Highsmith has missed the last three games but appears ready to return for this week's divisional tilt. Through six games, Highsmith has tallied three sacks among his 19 tackles (11 solo) on the season. Highsmith will rejoin T.J. Watt, Nick Herbig and Preston Smith as the Steelers' primary edge rushers.
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Completed Games
| WK | OPP | TK | SACK | INT | FF | DFR | DFTD | PDEF | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ATL | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2 | @DEN | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | LAC | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *4 | @IND | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *5 | DAL | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *6 | @LV | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | NYJ | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | NYG | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 9 | BYE | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 10 | @WAS | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *11 | BAL | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *12 | @CLE | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| *13 | @CIN | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | CLE | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 15 | @PHI | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 16 | @BAL | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| * indicates player did not play that week | |||||||||
Scheduled Games
| WK | DATE | OPP | OPP RANK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 12/25 | Kansas City | 32 |
| 18 | 01/05 | Cincinnati | 13 |