Steelers' Highsmith Leaves Practice With Groin Injury

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Alex Highsmith left Sunday's training camp practice with a potential groin injury during a one-on-one pass rushing drill, and the severity remains unclear according to head coach Mike Tomlin. Highsmith has a history of groin injuries, having missed games in both the 2023 and 2024 seasons due to similar issues. Tomlin stated that further evaluation will determine the significance of the injury, with updates expected after the team's next practice on Tuesday. The Steelers are not expected to rush Highsmith back, particularly with the preseason opener approaching and strong depth at outside linebacker, including Nick Herbig and rookie Jack Sawyer. No other new injuries were reported from Sunday's practice, though some players were held out for rest or other reasons. The team remains confident in its defensive depth should Highsmith be unavailable.