1:40 PM - Alex Highsmith (Pit) and the Steelers agreed Wednesday to restructure his contract and create roughly $7 million in cap space, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

5:03 PM - Alex Highsmith (Pit) tallied 57 tackles (34 solo), including seven sacks, along with two interceptions, three pass defenses, two forced fumbles and a touchdown over 17 games during the 2023 season.

12:00 PM - Alex Highsmith (Pit) recorded one tackle (a sack) and picked off a pass Saturday in a 34-11 victory over the Bengals.

5:03 PM - Alex Highsmith (Pit) Steelers announced Thursday that Highsmith has cleared concussion protocol and won't have an injury designation for Saturday's game against the Colts.

6:21 PM - Alex Highsmith (Pit) (concussion) was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

6:53 PM - Alex Highsmith (Pit) Rapoport of NFL Network reports Friday that Highsmith has entered the NFL's concussion protocol following Thursday's 21-18 loss to the Patriots.

3:02 PM - Alex Highsmith (Pit) recorded eight tackles (five solo), including 1.5 sacks, in Sunday's 24-10 loss versus the Cardinals.

3:37 AM - Alex Highsmith (Pit) recorded four tackles and two sacks in Thursday's 20-16 win over the Titans.

11:49 AM - Alex Highsmith (Pit) (groin) is active Sunday against the Ravens, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

11:07 AM - Alex Highsmith (Pit) (groin) should play Sunday against the Ravens despite his questionable tag, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

3:07 PM - Alex Highsmith (Pit) (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Baltimore, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

4:24 PM - Alex Highsmith (Pit) (groin) did not participate at practice Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

12:36 PM - Alex Highsmith (Pit) tallied seven tackles (five solo), a sack, a forced fumble and returned an interception 30 yards for a touchdown Monday in the Steelers' 26-22 win over the Browns.

12:37 PM - Alex Highsmith (Pit) logged seven tackles (four solo), including one for a loss, during the Steelers' 30-7 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.

9:26 AM - Alex Highsmith (Pit) agreed to a four-year, $68 million contract extension with the Steelers on Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

2:19 PM - Alex Highsmith (Pit) recorded one sack and a forced fumble in Sunday's 20-18 win over the Buccaneers.

5:19 PM - Alex Highsmith (Pit) will take on an increased role in the Steelers' defense after T.J. Watt (pectoral) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN reports.

5:19 PM - Alex Highsmith (Pit) will take on an increased role in the Steelers' defense after T.J. Watt (pectoral) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN reports.

3:33 PM - Alex Highsmith (Pit) logged nine tackles (six solo), including three sacks, and a forced fumble during Sunday's 23-20 overtime win over the Bengals.

3:33 PM - Alex Highsmith (Pit) logged nine tackles (six solo), including three sacks, and a forced fumble during Sunday's 23-20 overtime win over the Bengals.

4:54 PM - Alex Highsmith (Pit) (rib) isn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

4:54 PM - Alex Highsmith (Pit) (rib) isn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

10:17 PM - Alex Highsmith (Pit) suffered a rib injury in practice Monday, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.

9:09 AM - Alex Highsmith (Pit) recorded seven tackles -- including two sacks -- in Monday's 26-14 win over the Browns.

9:57 AM - Alex Highsmith (Pit) (quadriceps) is expected to have avoided a major injury, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

12:01 AM - Alex Highsmith (Pit) suffered an injury to his quadriceps and was forced out of Thursday's game against Minnesota, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

10:40 PM - Alex Highsmith (Pit) was ruled out from returning to Thursday's game against the Vikings due to a knee injury, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

10:34 PM - Alex Highsmith (Pit) is questionable to return to Thursday's game due to a knee injury, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

12:00 PM - Alex Highsmith (Pit) recorded six tackles (three solo) and 1.5 sacks in Sunday's 41-37 loss to the Chargers.

12:12 PM - Alex Highsmith (Pit) notched 11 tackles (eight solo) during Sunday's 16-16 tie with the Lions.

2:09 PM - Alex Highsmith (Pit) totaled seven tackles (two solo) and 1.5 sacks in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Seahawks.

3:28 PM - Alex Highsmith (Pit) (groin) was a full participant in practice Friday and is not listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Packers, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

3:27 PM - Alex Highsmith (Pit) (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Week 3, Teresa Varley of Steelers.com reports.

12:43 PM - Alex Highsmith (Pit) (groin) was back on the Steelers' injury report Tuesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

3:59 PM - Alex Highsmith (Pit) (groin) will play in Sunday's season opener against Buffalo, the team's Director of Communications Burt Lauten reports.

2:56 PM - Alex Highsmith (Pit) (groin) didn't practice Thursday, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

1:47 PM - Alex Highsmith (Pit) tallied three tackles (two solo), including one sack, in the Steelers' 16-3 preseason win over the Cowboys in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game.

4:34 PM - Alex Highsmith (Pit) (ankle) should start at outside linebacker next season, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

10:24 PM - Alex Highsmith (Pit) (ankle) is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Browns, Steelers Director of Communications Burt Lauten reports.

6:03 PM - Alex Highsmith (Pit) Mike Tomlin said Thursday that Highsmith is the "next man up" in the wake of Bud Dupree (knee) suffering a torn ACL, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.