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Highsmith rumor

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by Iron Nickel, Jun 3, 2026 at 5:27 PM.

  1. Iron Nickel

    Iron Nickel Well-Known Member

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  2. AskQuestionsLater

    AskQuestionsLater Writing Team

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    Results are not showing up OP.

    Do you have another link per chance?!

    I would be very interested in seeing it! :drinks:
     
  3. Hanratty#5

    Hanratty#5 Well-Known Member

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    The rumor is that the Steelers are trying to work out a trade with the Patriots by sending Highsmith for WR Kayshon Boutte.
     
  4. Steelpens65

    Steelpens65 Well-Known Member

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    Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Alex Highsmith was absent from Day 2 of mandatory minicamp on June 3, 2026, due to an illness (specifically reported as a stomach bug). While team spokesman Burt Lauten officially confirmed the illness, his absence sparked immense trade speculation and contract drama coming immediately after the team's massive defensive roster move
    seems to
    Me nothing but speculation and rumors
     
  5. Steelpens65

    Steelpens65 Well-Known Member

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    The Contract Context & Trade Buzz
    Highsmith's absence happened less than 24 hours after the Steelers signed backup edge rusher Nick Herbig to a massive four-year, $100 million contract extension ($42 million guaranteed).[1]
    • The Salary Imbalance: Highsmith is currently under contract through 2027 on a four-year, $68 million extension signed in 2023. Making an average annual value (AAV) of $17 million, Highsmith is now the third-highest-paid edge rusher on the roster behind T.J. Watt and Herbig ($25 million AAV), despite being a primary starter. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
    • Front Office Stance: Though analysts from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and other outlets have floated trade predictions—suggesting the Steelers may eventually capitalize on Highsmith’s high market value—insiders report that the front office currently has "zero" intention to trade Highsmith. New head coach Mike McCarthy and defensive coordinator Patrick Graham are planning to deploy a premier three-man rotation featuring Watt, Highsmith, and Herbig for the 2026 season
     
  6. Iron Nickel

    Iron Nickel Well-Known Member

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    That's the address of the post. Not sure why it's not loading for you. Here's the same address in hyperlink.

    Also I don't know the secret handshake required to put up X posts that can be read here.
     
  7. forgotten1

    forgotten1 Well-Known Member

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    The price of cheese is fkn insane
    are all the ducks on strike and refuse to produce milk??
     
  8. Steelersfan43

    Steelersfan43 Well-Known Member

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  9. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    That better include a draft pick for us as well. Straight up that is not an even trade.
     
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  10. Lambert

    Lambert Well-Known Member

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    Seems like this is just wild speculation reading that thread though he does have 12K followers.
     
  11. jeh1856

    jeh1856 Joe Pa 409 wins. A great humanitarian.

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  12. NorthernBlitz

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    This would be a horrible trade IMO.

    Boutte is a low end WR2 at best. Picking him up would steal snaps from Bernard, who we want to develop.

    If we trade Highsmith, I'd much rather have draft picks. And if we can't get a 2nd +, I'd rather just keep him.
     
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  13. NorthernBlitz

    NorthernBlitz Well-Known Member

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    That's the first I've heard of the "locker room being cleaned out" part.

    If this is all we got for Highsmith, it's a pretty big L for Omar IMO.
     
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