“Steelers’ Star Alex Highsmith Facing 2-3 Weeks on the Sideline After Ankle Injury, But Hopes for Quick Return Grow”
Pittsburgh Steelers’ standout outside linebacker, Alex Highsmith, is expected to miss the next two to three games due to an ankle injury sustained during the Commanders’ final drive. Highsmith injured his ankle while attempting to block a screen pass, landing awkwardly on an opponent’s foot. Although the injury appeared severe, the team has reassured fans that it’s not expected to end his season.
Adding some relief, linebacker Nick Herbig is set to return after missing four games due to a hamstring injury. Before leaving the game, Highsmith had been a force with six pressures, despite constant blocking attention. Highsmith’s earliest return could come against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 1, with a potential comeback date against the Cleveland Browns on December 8 if needed.
