PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers paid outside linebacker Alex Highsmith in 2023 to be one of the best players at his position in the league.

They did the same on the eve of the following season when they signed tight end Pat Freiermuth t o a lucrative contract extension .

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