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PITTSBURGH — Alex Highsmith is unlikely to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Sunday afternoon home matchup with the Seattle Seahawks. The sixth-year edge rusher tweaked his ankle during the Steelers’ Friday practice, but suited up for the matchup against Sam Darnold’s offense.
Highsmith was termed as doubtful to re-enter the matchup while dealing with the same injury.
Highsmith missed all of the preseason with a groin injury suffered during a 1-on-1 drill during training camp. He healed up from that ailment quickly enough to get back on the field for the Steelers’ season opener against the New York Jets. In that one, Highsmith had the Steelers’ only sack against former teammate Justin Fields, who rushed for 48 yards and two touchdowns on 12 carries.
Highsmith had eight combined tackles against the Jets, tied for the second-most on the team during the victory. Safety Chuck Clark, who started in DeShon Elliott’s absence against the Seahawks, also had eight, while Juan Thornhill posted nine.
Backup edge rusher Nick Herbig returned for the game against the Seahawks after missing Week 1 with a hamstring injury. Fourth-round draft pick Jack Sawyer will also pick up some of the slack for the Steelers.
Highsmith had a solo stop before coming off. He played in 11 games for the Steelers last season while dealing with injuries, finishing with 45 takedowns, six sacks, two passes defended and a forced fumble.
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