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Steelers pass-rusher Alex Highsmith clears protocol

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PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers' pass rush will be at full strength against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday.

Alex Highsmith has cleared the concussion protocol after an evaluation from an independent neurologist, team spokesperson Burt Lauten announced Thursday afternoon. Teammate and fellow starter T.J. Watt cleared the protocol Wednesday night.

"Alex is a special player because of who he is," Watt said Thursday.

Each was a full participant in the final practice of the week, and both are without injury designations -- meaning they're expected to play Saturday in a game crucial to the Steelers' playoff hopes.