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The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Wednesday that linebacker Alex Highsmith has agreed to a contact extension, keeping him under contract through the 2027 season. Sources told ESPN details of the four-year, $68 million deal. Highsmith, who was already under contract in 2023, will make $38 million over the first two new years of the pact.
Highsmith said via the team’s website: “This means everything. 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.”
The 25-year-old logged a career-high 63 combined tackles, 14.5 sacks, five forced fumbles and a pass defensed in 17 starts last season. The third-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft totaled 185 total tackles, 22.5 sacks and six forced fumbles over his first 49 appearances with the Steelers. Â The Steelers will report to training camp July 26 at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa.
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