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NFL·TRADE·July 24, 2026 09:55 AM ET

NFC team floated as ideal trade partner for Steelers edge Alex Highsmith

Pittsburgh sought a second-round pick in prior talks

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 241 min read
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Why it matters: Pittsburgh sought a second-round draft pick for Highsmith in trade discussions last month, a price point that has kept the speculation alive into the offseason. Continued outside interest signals other teams see him as a rotational or starting edge upgrade.

What to watch: Watch for whether an NFC club engages Pittsburgh directly as trade speculation continues.

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