Injury update: Alex Highsmith planning to return in Week 7

Alex Highsmith has been estimated to return in the Week 7 game against the New York Jets. How will this affect Nick Herbig’s involvement?

Everyone stop what you’re doing! The Pittsburgh Steelers finally get some positive injury updates for a change!

As many Steelers fans are well aware, Alex Highsmith reaggravated a groin injury he sustained in the offseason during his team’s Week 3 contest versus the Los Angeles Chargers. This injury seemed to affect the Steelers’ pass rush heavily, struggling in Week 4 to pressure the Colts. This may soon change, however, as reporter Mark Kaboly stated that Highsmith now has an estimated return date.

For Week 7, the Pittsburgh Steelers are eyeing Highsmith to make his long-awaited return against the New York Jets.

While his return leaves some questions, such as whether he will be one hundred percent or if Nick Herbig will still factor into the defensive scheme in some way, Highsmith’s presence will be appreciated nonetheless.

Pittsburgh will need to make do without their star edge rusher for several weeks, starting with their Sunday Night Football matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, on October 6th, at 8:20 PM EST.

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