Alex Highsmith
FILE - Arizona Cardinals linebacker Markus Golden looks on from the sideline in the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL football game, Nov. 7, 2021 in Santa Clara, Calif. The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Golden to a one-year contract on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, giving them some depth behind star edge rushers T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith. (AP Photo/Lachlan Cunningham, File)
Steelers add depth behind Watt, Highsmith, sign Markus Golden to 1-year deal

May. 24, 2023 06:07 PM EDT

New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones (25) breaks up a pass intended for Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams during the first half of an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Steelers and Raiders meet amid bittersweet goodbye to Harris

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2022 12:41 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold is sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt, left, and defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi during the second half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Familiar faces help Steelers D regain a bit of swagger

By Will Graves Dec. 19, 2022 05:21 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) and Washington Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat (90) reacting to an interception thrown by Mariota during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Landover, Md. Washington won the 13-19. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Steelers face Falcons looking for 1st winning streak of 2022

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 04:22 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) and Washington Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat (90) reacting to an interception thrown by Mariota during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Landover, Md. Washington won the 13-19. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Steelers go for first winning streak of season vs Falcons

By Paul Newberry Dec. 01, 2022 03:50 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) dives between Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin (44) and safety Julian Blackmon (32) in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. Pass interference negated the play. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Monday night return has Colts, Steelers planning prime show

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 07:15 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams safety Taylor Rapp (24) tackles Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) during the second half of an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Kupp among 32 players nominated for sporstmanship award

Nov. 22, 2022 01:41 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) encourages fans to make noise during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Rested Bengals head to Pittsburgh looking for payback

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 12:21 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Andy Dalton (14) gets off a pass under pressure by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) with offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk (71) blocking during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Watt's return fuels Steelers to 20-10 win over shaky Saints

By Will Graves Nov. 13, 2022 04:50 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is sacked by New York Jets defensive end John Franklin-Myers (91) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Reeling Packers visit Commanders looking to end 2-game skid

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2022 02:22 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) throws a pass during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Wilson returns as Jets visit Watt-less Steelers

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 12:33 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin watches the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Steelers, Patriots begin rivalry anew minus Brady, Big Ben

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 04:13 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) celebrates after an interception with safety Tre Norwood (21) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Epic opening win comes with possibly high cost for Steelers

By Will Graves Sep. 12, 2022 04:36 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) celebrates after an interception with safety Tre Norwood (21) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Steelers' T.J. Watt leaves vs Bengals with pectoral injury

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 11, 2022 04:30 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) gets a hand on Detroit Lions quarterback Tim Boyle (12) as he pressures him during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, in Pittsburgh. No penalty was called. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Steelers' TJ Watt practices, says knee is OK after cut block

By Will Graves Aug. 31, 2022 05:27 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) scrambles for yardage during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. Trubisky is battling with fellow Steeler quarterbacks Kenny Pickett for the right to replace longtime starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who retired in January. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Tomlin still mum on starting QB as Steelers add LB, lineman

By Will Graves Aug. 30, 2022 07:11 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks running back Travis Horner (25) makes a catch for a 2-point conversion as Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end DeMarvin Leal (98) pursues during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Pickett's game-winning drive helps Steelers beat Seahawks

By Dan Scifo Aug. 13, 2022 10:38 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) goes through drills during practice at NFL football training camp in the Latrobe Memorial Stadium in Latrobe, Pa., on Aug. 8, 2022. Highsmith starred on the right side during his first full season as a starter. This year, Highsmith wants to cause greater havoc opposite teammate T.J. Watt, the reigning AP Defensive Player of the Year. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Highsmith seeks to make bigger impact on Steelers defense

By Dan Scifo Aug. 09, 2022 04:59 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (25) warms up before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Pittsburgh. The veteran cornerback is sticking around after signing a deal to stay in Pittsburgh rather than leave in free agency. (AP Photo/Justin Berl, File)
Steelers CB Witherspoon cashes in on breakout season

By Will Graves Mar. 28, 2022 06:19 PM EDT

NFL Network reporter Aditi Kinkhabwala, left, talks with Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva prior to an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens 1/9/2022

Jan. 09, 2022 11:59 AM EST