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Steelers’ Alex Highsmith earns AFC defensive player of the week honors

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Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Alex Highsmith strip-sacks Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones during the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game at Acrisure Stadium. Highsmith was named the AFC defensive player of the week for his efforts in that game.

On the heels of shutting down the NFL’s No. 1-ranked offense and scoring an upset victory, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense earned a league individual honor.