Monday, September 15

Ready if number is called: On Sunday, linebacker Alex Highsmith left the game early with what Coach Mike Tomlin referred to as a 'high ankle.'

While Highsmith's status won't be updated until Tomlin's weekly press conference on Tuesday, rookie linebacker Jack Sawyer is preparing for whatever is asked of him.

"I think for me it's just going about my business as I do every week and being ready for anything," said Sawyer. "And whenever my number is called to go out there, play the best I can, help this team win and be successful.

"So, I'm praying Alex gets back healthy. I'm just trying to be ready. So, whenever my numbers is called, I can step in there and there's no drop off because he's an exceptional player."

Sawyer was in on 26 defensive snaps against Seattle on

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