Alex Highsmith Discusses New Contract Extension With Steelers

Trey Daubert / NFL / July 19, 2023

Alex Highsmith Discusses New Contract Extension With Steelers

Alex Highsmith just got paid! Pittsburgh rewarded Highsmith with a mega deal after a breakout 14.5 sack season. How does the former Charlotte product feel about the new deal? Well, Highsmith put out a statement on the team website regarding his new contract.

VIA Steelers.com:

“This means everything,” said Highsmith just moments after signing his contract. “I know I am a Pittsburgh Steeler through and through, and just to be a part of this amazing organization for four more years means the world to me, to my wife, to my whole family. This is where I want to be. This is where I want to play ball. I am unbelievably grateful. I am super thankful to be here and can’t wait to get to work. I am excited.

“This organization, it’s the history. Everyone here, it’s a top-notch organization. It’s an amazing place to play. I love playing on this defense. I love the coaching staff. I love everything about it. I am so thankful to (team president) Mr. (Art) Rooney, (general manager) Omar (Khan) for allowing me to be here for another four years. I am ready to get after it and get to work.

“I am ready to get going at training camp. I know Steelers Nation will be there in full effect. It’s here and I am excited. I am ready to get to work.”

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Highsmith, 25, has 179 tackles, 110 of them solo stops, 32 tackles for a loss, 22.5 sacks, 41 quarterback hits, six forced fumbles, two passes deflected, and one interception during the course of his three-year career. This deal prevents Highsmith from hitting the open market which he would have done after the conclusion of the 2023 NFL Season.