Player: OLB Alex Highsmith
Stock Value: Up
Reasoning: Rather than wallow entirely in negativity, let’s turn to one bright spot after Alex Highsmith’s strong game against the Browns. Continuing to step up in T.J. Watt’s absence, he recorded a pair of sacks and provided consistent pressure. When he has been healthy this season, he has played some of the best football of his career.
People still want the Steelers to trade Alex Highsmith, and I can understand the logic. They are bound to T.J. Watt’s contract, and you don’t want to lose Nick Herbig (or Jack Sawyer).