Overview

• Highsmith strained his groin during one-on-one pass-rush drills at Sunday’s training camp session in Latrobe.
• Head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed the injury is under evaluation and would not specify a recovery timeline.
• Last year Highsmith missed three games with groin issues but still recorded six sacks in 11 appearances despite soft tissue setbacks.
• Second-year linebacker Nick Herbig and rookie Jack Sawyer are viewed as the primary backups to absorb snaps if Highsmith’s absence extends.
• Steelers officials expect the injury will not jeopardize Highsmith’s availability for the regular-season opener.