Steelers Rule Out Alex Highsmith; Nick Herbig to Start Against Bengals

Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher Alex Highsmith has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals due to a pectoral injury that kept him out of practice all week. His absence will impact the Steelers' pass rush, but Nick Herbig is expected to start opposite T.J. Watt. Herbig has effectively filled in previously and is considered a viable option in IDP leagues. The Steelers also have Darius Slay (concussion) and Cole Holcomb (illness) ruled out, while Cory Trice Jr. (hamstring, knee) and Isaac Seumalo (pectoral) are questionable.