Back in the lineup for the first time since suffering an ankle injury in Week 10 against the Washington Commanders, veteran outside linebacker Alex Highsmith wasted no time making his presence felt Sunday against the Cleveland Browns.
In the process, his his impact gave the Steelers’ defense a significant boost as Highsmith was a wrecking ball in Pittsburgh’s 27-14 win over the Browns.
For Steelers star outside linebacker T.J. Watt, it was great having a “great pass rusher” like Highsmith back in the mix.
“Huge,” Watt said of Highsmith’s impact in his return from the ankle injury, according to video via Steelers.