Steelers expected to listen to trade offers for Alex Highsmith

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 2: Alex Highsmith #56 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action during the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Acrisure Stadium on November 2, 2025 in Pittsburgh, United States. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) | Getty Images The NFL Draft will begin this Thursday, and the Pittsburgh Steelers will be one of the must-watch franchises throughout the course of the weekend. With a staggering 12 picks and needs at quarterback, wide receiver, and offensive line, among others, the Steelers will have several consequential picks to make.

However, they could be set to make notable moves in the trade market, as well. The Steelers have three quality edge rushers on their roster in T. J.

Watt, Alex Highsmith, and Nick Herbig. The latter is due for an extension, as he is set to become a free agent in 2027. This could lead to the Steelers moving on from Highsmith via trade.

According to Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports , Pittsburgh will listen to trade calls made for Highsmith. “With Herbig waiting in the wings and having been very productive while rotating with Highsmith and T. J.