Steelers' Highsmith Trade Rumors Heat Up

0:00On April 20th, the 2026 NFL Draft is days away, and the Pittsburgh Steelers are buzzing with tray talk around edge-resher Alex. Heismith. Reports say his name is circulating in front offices, especially with Nick Herbick also in the mix, but is likely a one or the other deal, with Heismith the Prime candidate to move. Heismith turns 29 this August and has two years left on his deal, totaling $30 million in base salary, $14.5 million. In 2026 and 15.5 million in 2027, he's coming off his best season yet as a double-digit sat guy, but with Herbick shining in rotations alongside TJ Watt, the Steelers are open to. Fielding calls. Fans hate the idea of shipping out their top pass-resher from last year, a true three-down force in his prime, losing that havoc alongside Watt, Herbick, and even Marvin Sawyer would sting, especially financially, as Heismith eyes an extension after another, strong year. Trade value-wise, Steelers won't budge for less than a day to pick, like a second or

1:04fourth-rounder, giving them ammo to maneuver in the draft. One exec figures they'll definitely move one of Heismith, or Herbick, to reshape the edge-room. As the draft clock ticks, keep eyes on those phones in Pittsburgh. They could reshape the defense before the first pick even flies. I'm Corey with The Story, that's your NFL News Today update, AI-powered and always on.