The Pittsburgh Steelers have quietly built one of the best resumes in the NFL to this point of the season. They have a record of 7-3 and now sit atop the AFC North after their win over Jayden McDaniels and the Washington Commanders in Week 10.
Videos by FanBuzz
Steelers Fans Concerned After Alex Highsmith Injury
But even though the Steelers came out victorious over Washington, they did take a loss on Sunday. Pittsburgh defensive tackle Alex Highsmith, who has been one of the catalysts behind their elite defense this season, suffered a gruesome injury against the Commanders.
Highsmith was trying to score a sack on Commanders quarterback Jayden McDaniels and he twisted his ankle badly. The injury appeared to be serious as he had to be helped off the field, unable to walk on his own.
I hope Alex Highsmith's ankle injury isn't serious. pic.twitter.com/fmWL4gF5Pt
— Billy Hartford (@CamHeywardFan) November 10, 2024
After the play, fans showed their concern for Highsmith on social media.
"A person's foot isn't supposed to bend like that. Good luck AH! Hopefully not season-ending," one fan said on X, formerly known as Twitter.
"Man sucks for Alex Highsmith. Just coming back from injury, playing well. Feel for him," another user added.
Mike Tomlin Gets Honest on Cam Sutton's Return
Highsmith is a big loss for the Steelers' defense. But there is at least a bit of silver lining for them. They recently got their cornerback Cam Sutton back from suspension.
Tomlin expressed his defensive plan for Sutton upon his return, praising him for being a "utility" cornerback who can play in different spots.
"I think that's one of the things that makes Cam so interesting and valuable to us. He is a utility back. His football intellect and physical capabilities are such that he can play anywhere, and he has to be quite honest with you," Tomlin wrote.
"His last year for us, he was an outside corner. He was a nickel; he was a dime. He was capable of playing safety at times and allowing Minkah [Fitzpatrick] to move around and come down and do other things and that versatility, that utility component is a major attraction to us."
