Steelers $68 million edge rusher tabbed as potential trade candidate by NFL insider
This veteran edge rusher could potentially be on the move this season.
Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher Alex Highsmith, signed to a $68 million deal through 2027, is being viewed as a potential trade candidate by NFL insider Jonathan Jones of The Athletic. The Pittsburgh Steelers recently lost to the Cleveland Browns on Thursday Night Football, currently sitting at 2-2 for the 2024 season. With the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals also in contention, the Steelers could finish last in the AFC North.
If this is the case, the Steelers might consider trading players before the NFL trade deadline. Highsmith, along with other players like OLB T.J. Watt and DT Nick Herbig, is seen as valuable to the team, but if the Steelers aren't contending by the deadline, Highsmith could be the best edge rusher available and could attract significant interest from other teams, potentially receiving a solid return in a trade.
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