Steelers vs Ravens: EDGE Alex Highsmith misses Thursday practice

The Pittsburgh Steelers added edge Alex Highsmith to the injury report on Thursday. There had been no word of an injury earlier in the week but popped up with a groin injury. The Steelers are preparing to take on the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.

If Highsmith cannot go, it will be some combination of veteran Markus Golden and rookie Nick Herbig opposite T.J. Watt. The Steelers outside pass rush has been grossly inconsistent this season, going from unstoppable to invisible week to week. Highsmith has been Defensive Player of the Week this season and Watt was named Defensive Player of the Month for September.

Last week was particularly discouraging with Watt and Highsmith shut out by backup offensive tackles on the Houston Texans.

Friday’s practice report will determine if Highsmith’s availability on Sunday. Pittsburgh is currently 2-2 despite their struggles and a win on Sunday would put Pittsburgh in first place in the AFC North heading into the bye week.