Steelers OLB Alex Highsmith Exits Game with Injury
LANDOVER, Md. — Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Alex Highsmith sustained a left ankle injury late in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders. Highsmith rolled his ankle as he was chasing Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels. He was replaced by newly acquired outside linebacker Preston Smith.
Highsmith, who had a noticeable limp, was assisted off the field by the team’s medical staff.
Highsmith is the second Steelers player to suffer an in-game injury, joining cornerback Donte Jackson. Jackson was replaced by veteran backup James Pierre.
Alex Highsmith had to be helped off the field after appearing to twist his ankle on this play.
Hope he's alright 🙏pic.twitter.com/YClyjUN8x2
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) November 10, 2024
The Steelers came into Sunday’s game a pretty healthy unit after the bye week. Outside linebacker Nick Herbig was the only Steelers player ruled out due to an injury.
Herbig had been a limited participant on both Wednesday and Thursday before missing Friday’s session. It’s unclear if that represented a planned schedule or a setback for Herbig, who said earlier this week he was pushing to return against Washington.
Herbig has been out since suffering the hamstring injury on Oct. 6 against the Dallas Cowboys. In previous weeks, Jeremiah Moon, Ade Ogundeji and Eku Leota have helped replace Herbig while both he and Alex Highsmith were banged up.
The Steelers got back five players for Sunday’s game in center Zach Frazier, linebacker Tyler Matakevich, running back Cordarrelle Patterson, quarterback Justin Fields and wide receiver Ben Skowronek.
