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Steelers consider trade options for Alex Highsmith amid Herbig's new contract

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 7:15 PM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Steelers consider trade options for Alex Highsmith amid Herbig's new contract
Summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers may explore trade opportunities for Alex Highsmith following Nick Herbig's four-year, $100 million deal. Reports suggest potential landing spots include the Detroit Lions, who seek an edge rusher to pair with Aiden Hutchinson, the Green Bay Packers, looking to maintain defensive competitiveness without Micah Parsons, and the Dallas Cowboys, who need to fill the void left by Parsons' trade. The Steelers reportedly wish to retain their edge rushing group for the upcoming 2026 season.

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  • •Alex Highsmith's future with the Steelers is uncertain post-Herbig's signing.
  • •The Lions seek a complementary edge rusher for Aiden Hutchinson.
  • •The Packers are motivated to acquire Highsmith amid Parsons' injury.
  • •The Cowboys need to address the loss of Parsons after his trade.
  • •Steelers are interested in keeping their edge rushers intact for 2026.
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  • 7:15 PMYahoo Sports — 3 trade landing spots for Steelers' Alex Highsmith after Nick Herbig's $100M deal
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The Pittsburgh Steelers could look to trade Alex Highsmith to any of these three NFL landing spots following Nick Herbig's new deal.

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