3 takeaways from Alex Highsmith’s contract extension

The Steelers solidified the best pass rush in the NFL this week.

On Wednesday morning, edge rusher Alex Highsmith and the Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to terms on a new five-year contract worth $68 million. This makes Highsmith one of the highest-paid edge rushers in the NFL after his breakout 2022 season. Here are our takeaways from the signing.