Questionable
Injury Hamstring
Est. Return 9/7/2025
2024 Defense Stats
TCKL
22
SACKS
5.5
INT
0
FF
4
TD
0
2025 Projections
Signed a four-year, $4.51 million contract with the Steelers in May of 2023.
Still nursing hamstring injury
Herbig (hamstring) remains sidelined at practice Monday, Alan Saunders of Steelers Now reports.
ANALYSIS
Herbig was injured in the Steelers' second preseason game and is looking questionable for Pittsburgh's Week 1 opener against the Jets on Sept. 7. If Herbig is unable to gain clearance against New York, Alex Highsmith would be in for elevated snaps opposite T.J. Watt.
Herbig was injured in the Steelers' second preseason game and is looking questionable for Pittsburgh's Week 1 opener against the Jets on Sept. 7. If Herbig is unable to gain clearance against New York, Alex Highsmith would be in for elevated snaps opposite T.J. Watt.
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Measurables Review
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How do Nick Herbig's measurables compare to other linebackers?
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Height
6' 2"Weight
240 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.65 secBroad Jump
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9.25 inArm Length
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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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Exits with hamstring injury
Herbig exited Saturday's preseason game against the Steelers with a hamstring injury and will not return, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
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Posts 5.5 sacks in sophomore season
Herbig registered 22 tackles, including 5.5 sacks, four forced fumbles and two recovered fumbles over 13 regular-season games in 2024.
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Starting again
Herbig will start Sunday's game against the Bengals in place of the injured Alex Highsmith (ankle), Mark Kaboly of 93.7 The Fan Pittsburgh reports.
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Past hamstring issue
Herbig (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
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Expects to play vs. Ravens
Herbig (hamstring) is expected to play in Week 11 versus Baltimore, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
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Expected back against Ravens
Herbig is expected to return from a four-game absence to face the Ravens on Sunday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Herbig has been sidelined by a hamstring injury, though he managed to practice twice in a limited fashion ahead of the Steelers' Week 10 matchup against the Commanders. His expected return comes at a good time for the Pittsburgh defense, as Alex Highsmith has been ruled out for the divisional tilt against Baltimore with an ankle injury. Herbig filled in as a starter earlier in the season in the absence of Highsmith, though he may take on a lesser role this time around due to the team's acquisition of Preston Smith.
Herbig has been sidelined by a hamstring injury, though he managed to practice twice in a limited fashion ahead of the Steelers' Week 10 matchup against the Commanders. His expected return comes at a good time for the Pittsburgh defense, as Alex Highsmith has been ruled out for the divisional tilt against Baltimore with an ankle injury. Herbig filled in as a starter earlier in the season in the absence of Highsmith, though he may take on a lesser role this time around due to the team's acquisition of Preston Smith.