Alex Highsmith absent from Steelers minicamp after Nick Herbig's extension
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 5:31 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher Alex Highsmith did not attend Day 2 of mandatory minicamp on June 3, 2026. His absence follows the team's announcement of a $100 million extension for fellow linebacker Nick Herbig just a day earlier. Highsmith had been present at previous practices, raising questions about his missing status. Reports indicate he is dealing with an illness. With Highsmith under contract for two more years, his absence is being closely monitored as minicamp progresses.
- •Alex Highsmith missing Day 2 of Steelers' minicamp.
- •His absence comes after Nick Herbig's $100 million extension.
- •Highsmith has been at all previous practices, raising speculation.
- •Steelers report Highsmith is dealing with an illness.
- •He is under contract through 2027.
- 5:31 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers OLB Alex Highsmith Absent from Minicamp
- 4:57 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers starter mysteriously absent from mandatory minicamp following Herbig extension
- 4:48 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers EDGE Alex Highsmith absent from mandatory minicamp following Nick Herbig extension
"With Nick Herbig receiving a four-year, $100 million contract extension on Tuesday, there’s been speculation that Highsmith could be on the trade block.
"Pittsburgh Steelers starting edge rusher Alex Highsmith isn't present at mandatory minicamp, one day after Nick Herbig's massive extension.
"The Steelers’ edge rusher was not present for Day Two of mandatory minicamp.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 5:31 PMSteelers OLB Alex Highsmith Absent from Minicamp
With Nick Herbig receiving a four-year, $100 million contract extension on Tuesday, there’s been speculation that Highsmith could be on the trade block.
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 4:57 PMSteelers starter mysteriously absent from mandatory minicamp following Herbig extension
Pittsburgh Steelers starting edge rusher Alex Highsmith isn't present at mandatory minicamp, one day after Nick Herbig's massive extension.
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 4:48 PMSteelers EDGE Alex Highsmith absent from mandatory minicamp following Nick Herbig extension
The Steelers’ edge rusher was not present for Day Two of mandatory minicamp.
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