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Alex Highsmith ruled out for Steelers in game against Patriots

PITTSBURGH — Steelers outside linebacker Alex Highsmith has been ruled out for the remainder of Thurday night’s game after suffering a neck injury.

Highsmith went down early in the second quarter against the Patriots.

Steelers Now reporter Alan Saunders said Highsmith left the medical tent and headed towards the locker room.

The Steelers ruled six players out before the game, including starting quarterback Kenny Pickett.

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