Steelers' Highsmith Trade Rumors: Herbig's Rise

0:00On April 20, Pittsburgh Steelers fans heads up on some edge Russia drama. Alex Heismith's spot on the team is getting questioned now that Nick Herbick is stepping up big as a starter. Word is, the Steelers might start fielding trade offers for Heismith if teams come calling. A fresh report from Yahoo Sports backs this up, saying the team is expected to listen if the phone rings. One League exec even predicts they'll move either Heismith or Herbick to shake things up. Heismith came in as a third round pick back in 2020 and locked down the role opposite TJ-1. He signed that four-year deal worth $68 million in July 2023, but now the Dept chart is crowded. Herbick and his last year of the rookie deal has already notched 13 sacks over two seasons, mostly off the bench. He's proving he can handle starter minutes without missing a beat. It makes sense to shop Heismith and build around the younger guy, but the Steelers could hold on to their three-man pass rush beats through next. Season if the offers ain't right,

1:01keep watching how this plays out. I'm Corey with The Story, that's your NFL News Today update, AI-powered, and always on.