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Steelers Star Edge Rusher Suffers Injury in Training Camp – Defense Holds Its Breath

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense may have shown dominance in Sunday’s training camp, but the team now faces an anxious wait after star edge rusher Alex Highsmith left practice early with an injury.

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According to Alan Saunders of Steelers Now, Highsmith exited the field with a groin injury during Sunday’s session. The exact severity remains unconfirmed, leaving fans and coaches in suspense. This setback comes just as the Steelers’ defense was making headlines for its strong camp performance.

Pittsburgh Steelers Could Lose Alex Highsmith for Extended Time

This isn’t Highsmith’s first battle with injury. He previously missed three games in 2024 due to a similar groin issue and later suffered an ankle injury against the Commanders.
The timing, however, gives Pittsburgh some reassurance—there are still five weeks until Week 1. The Steelers also have reliable depth with Nick Herbig and Jack Sawyer ready to step up, with Herbig already proving himself as a starter.

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Alan Saunders: “Alex Highsmith left practice early with a groin injury. The severity is still unknown.”

Alex Highsmith has been a critical piece for the Steelers’ defense, recording multiple double-digit sack seasons. His physical style and relentless motor are keys to Pittsburgh’s pass rush. Groin injuries have hampered him before, but the coaching staff has managed such situations carefully, emphasizing depth and rotation.

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While the Steelers await a medical update, the team’s defensive outlook for Week 1 remains cautiously optimistic. Will Highsmith be ready for the season opener, or will Pittsburgh’s next-man-up mentality be tested early?
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Chiefs Linked To Saints Super Star With 5x Pro Bowl & 2x All-Pro in Blockbuster Trade, Per Source
Kansas City, MO — According to a circulating on X (Twitter), the Kansas City Chiefs have been “linked” to Alvin Kamara—the New Orleans Saints superstar, five-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro—as a potential target ahead of the trade deadline. The speculation has heated up as various outlets have also floated Kamara as a logical “fit” should the Chiefs look to add a versatile, late-season playmaker on offense. At 30, Kamara is a rare dual-threat RB who excels as both a runner and receiver. He tied the NFL single-game record with six rushing touchdowns (Christmas Day 2020 vs. the Vikings), and he has recently been recognized as the Saints’ all-time leader in rushing yards. Across his career: 5× Pro Bowl, 2× Second-Team All-Pro, and a skill set tailor-made for Andy Reid’s motion/spacing concepts—screens, angle/choice routes, safe check-downs, and short play-action. Tactically, if a move ever materialized, Kamara would immediately put stress on short-to-intermediate coverages, force defenses to roll a safety, and give Kansas City intriguing two-back looks alongside Isiah Pacheco on 3rd-and-medium and in the red zone. In this hypothetical scenario, Kamara voices a desire for a fresh challenge after hitting so many personal milestones in New Orleans: “I’ve achieved just about everything with the Saints, and I want a new challenge for myself. What could be better than a team competing directly for a Super Bowl? Just thinking about wearing Red and Gold really excites me.” Source: @nflrums X As of now, there has been no official confirmation from the Chiefs or the Saints regarding any talks. Still, Kamara’s résumé and toolbox explain why his name is quickly paired with Kansas City whenever rumors of an offensive upgrade surface. With 5× Pro Bowls, 2× All-Pro honors, and a proven knack for tilting games as both a runner and receiver, even a whisper on social media is enough to make Chiefs Kingdom perk up.