Steelers offer clarity on Alex Highsmith’s absence amid trade buzz
The Pittsburgh Steelers have clarified the reason for Alex Highsmith's absence from mandatory minicamp, stating it is due to illness. This clarification comes amid trade speculation following the team's recent signing of edge rusher Nick Herbig to a lucrative contract extension. While Highsmith's future with the team remains uncertain, the Steelers are likely to retain him for the upcoming season before reassessing his situation in 2027.
- ▪Alex Highsmith is absent from the Steelers' mandatory minicamp due to illness.
- ▪The Steelers recently signed Nick Herbig to a four-year, $100 million contract extension.
- ▪There is speculation about Highsmith's potential trade, but the team may hold onto him for another season.
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