Freiermuth has had a tough time against Alex Highsmith in backs on ‘backers — it’s hard to blame him — but generally speaking, the guy never has a bad practice.

Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2023/08/the-steelers-five-steady-eddies-of-training-camp/

Herbig will slot into the group behind T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith.

Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2023/04/steelers-say-4th-round-pick-nick-herbig-will-begin-career-at-outside-linebacker/

Officials erased Alex Highsmith sack after a rare penalty on Minkah Fitzpatrick.

Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2023/10/perspective-of-an-average-steelers-fan-pittsburgh-beat-baltimore-but/

Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith celebrates his sack of Bills quarterback Josh Allen on Saturday.

Source: https://triblive.com/sports/another-strong-start-on-offense-helps-steelers-romp-past-buffalo/

The Pittsburgh Steelers really only have one significant extension candidate in 2023, and that is fourth-year outside linebacker Alex Highsmith.

Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2023/04/dulac-doesnt-believe-alex-highsmith-will-be-offered-type-of-deal-steelers-were-prepared-to-give-bud-dupree-in-2020/

T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith are two of the best players in the NFL, and the return of Cameron Heyward solidifies the interior defensive line.

Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2023/11/former-nfl-scout-says-steelers-in-no-mans-land-despite-championship-worthy-defense/

While the Steelers have two Pro Bowl-caliber starters at the position in T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith, last season reminded us just how lacking their depth is.

Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2023/02/buy-or-sell-olb-a-priority-need-this-offseason/