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TCKL
28
SACKS
6.5
INT
1
FF
3
TD
1
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Signed a four-year, $4.51 million contract with the Steelers in May of 2023.
Loses out to Highsmith
Herbig recorded two tackles (one solo) in Thursday's 33-31 loss to the Bengals.
ANALYSIS
Herbig was a pass-rushing force for the Steelers when Alex Highsmith was sidelined, and he appeared to carry over some of his expanded role in Week 6 even with Highsmith back. However, the split in playing time between the duo shifted significantly Thursday night, with Herbig logging a season-low 29 defensive snaps. Herbig is more of a pass-rush specialist than Highsmith, so he could continue to see limited snaps moving forward.
Herbig was a pass-rushing force for the Steelers when Alex Highsmith was sidelined, and he appeared to carry over some of his expanded role in Week 6 even with Highsmith back. However, the split in playing time between the duo shifted significantly Thursday night, with Herbig logging a season-low 29 defensive snaps. Herbig is more of a pass-rush specialist than Highsmith, so he could continue to see limited snaps moving forward.
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How do Nick Herbig's measurables compare to other linebackers?
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6' 2"Weight
240 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.65 secBroad Jump
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Herbig spent three collegiate seasons at Wisconsin and tallied 47 tackles (33 solo), 11 sacks and two pass defenses during his final year with the Badgers in 2022. He was selected by the Steelers in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft and will likely have to compete with Markus Golden for snaps behind T.J. Watt as a rookie.
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Secures 2.0 sacks Sunday
Herbig finished Sunday's 23-9 win over the Browns with two tackles, both of which were sacks, and a defensed pass.
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Picks up 1.5 sacks in win
Herbig recorded five tackles (three solo), including 1.5 sacks, in the Steelers' win over the Vikings on Sunday.
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Past hamstring issue
Herbig (hamstring) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
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Not suiting up Week 1
Herbig (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against Seattle, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
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Could play Sunday
Herbig (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jets, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
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Slated for larger role Week 15
Herbig is set to start opposite Alex Highsmith against the Dolphins on Monday due to the absence of T.J. Watt, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Herbig has mostly worked in a rotational role at the edge rusher position this season, but Watt will be sidelined for Week 15 after undergoing surgery Thursday to repair a partially collapsed lung. Herbig has seen his snap count on defense decrease over the past couple of weeks, but he has accumulated 3.5 sacks across four games as a starter this season. The Steelers defense is facing a Dolphins team Monday that has won four straight games, though Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has thrown for 173 yards or less in each of those victories.
Herbig has mostly worked in a rotational role at the edge rusher position this season, but Watt will be sidelined for Week 15 after undergoing surgery Thursday to repair a partially collapsed lung. Herbig has seen his snap count on defense decrease over the past couple of weeks, but he has accumulated 3.5 sacks across four games as a starter this season. The Steelers defense is facing a Dolphins team Monday that has won four straight games, though Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has thrown for 173 yards or less in each of those victories.