Steelers consider trading Alex Highsmith amid salary discussions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 11:33 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Alex Highsmith is the subject of trade discussions following missed practices and his salary demands. After the Steelers extended Nick Herbig’s contract, which will pay him $25 million per year, speculation grew regarding Highsmith’s future with the team as he seeks a pay raise from his current $17 million salary. Trade interest reportedly includes the San Francisco 49ers, who may be willing to part with a second-round draft pick for Highsmith, whose productivity has been noted with a career-high 14.5 sacks in 2022. The Steelers have about a month to decide Highsmith's fate before training camp begins.
- •Alex Highsmith missed practices amid salary discussions.
- •Highsmith led the Steelers in sacks last season with 9.5.
- •The Steelers extended Nick Herbig's contract for $25 million per year.
- •San Francisco 49ers are interested in Highsmith, possibly offering a second-round pick.
- •The Steelers have until training camp to decide on Highsmith's future.
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"After Nick Herbig’s massive extension, Steelers DE Alex Highsmith’s missed practices and salary demands have sparked rumors of a blockbuster trade as San Francisco weighs a move for the veteran.
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