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Steelers' Nick Herbig: Out for Week 16
Nick Herbig (hamstring) has been downgraded and ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Lions, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.The third-year pro from Wisconsin upgraded from DNPs on Wednesday and Thursday to a limited session Friday, suggesting he was trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's matchup. However, it now appears he won't be able to suit up for the Week 16 contest. While Herbig is sidelined Sunday, expect Alex Highsmith and rookie Jack Sawyer to operate as the Pittsburgh Steelers' top outside linebackers.
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Steelers' Nick Herbig: Unlikely to play vs. Detroit
Nick Herbig (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Lions, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.Herbig managed to log a limited practice Friday, but his hamstring injury appears to be severe enough that he'll likely be sidelined for Sunday's contest. With T.J. Watt (calf) already ruled out, rookie fourth-rounder Jack Sawyer would be the top candidate to start at edge rusher opposite Alex Highsmith if Herbig is sidelined for Week 16.
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Steelers' Nick Herbig: Misses practice Wednesday
Nick Herbig (hamstring) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.Herbig sustained a hamstring injury during the team's 28-15 win over the Dolphins on Monday Night Football, and he has now opened the week on the sidelines at practice. The linebacker will have two more chances to return to practice before Sunday's matchup with the Lions.
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Steelers' Nick Herbig: Picks up hamstring injury in win
Nick Herbig suffered a hamstring injury in Monday night's 28-15 win over the Dolphins, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.Herbig was thrust into a starting role in Week 15 with T.J. Watt (chest) unavailable, and he notched one tackle in the contest. He appears to have left the game a little worse for wear, and his status at practice will be worth monitoring ahead of the team's matchup with the Lions on the road Sunday.
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Steelers' Nick Herbig: Loses out to Highsmith
Nick Herbig recorded two tackles (one solo) in Thursday's 33-31 loss to the Bengals.Herbig was a pass-rushing force for the Pittsburgh 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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Steelers' Nick Herbig: Secures 2.0 sacks Sunday
Nick Herbig finished Sunday's 23-9 win over the Browns with two tackles, both of which were sacks, and a defensed pass.Each of Herbig's sacks came in the fourth quarter. He brought down Dillon Gabriel for an 11-yard loss after Cleveland had driven to the Pittsburgh Steelers' three-yard line, which limited the Browns to a field goal. Herbig then got to Gabriel again on Cleveland's next drive, which ended on downs. Herbig is up to 4.5 sacks on the campaign, just one fewer than the career-high 5.5 sacks he tallied over 13 regular-season games last year.
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Steelers' Nick Herbig: Picks up 1.5 sacks in win
Nick Herbig recorded five tackles (three solo), including 1.5 sacks, in the Pittsburgh Steelers' win over the Vikings on Sunday.Herbig missed the Week 1 regular-season opener with a hamstring injury but has wreaked havoc since debuting in Week 2, recording 10 tackles (six solo), including 2.5 sacks and four TFLs, eight QB hits and one pass breakup, including one interception, on 83 percent of the defensive snaps over the last three weeks.
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Steelers' Nick Herbig: Past hamstring issue
Nick Herbig (hamstring) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.Herbig was not cleared to play against the Jets in Week 1 due to a hamstring injury he suffered during the preseason. His full practice participation Thursday indicates that he has recovered from the injury and is on track to suit up against the Seahawks on Sunday. Herbig saw his playing time fluctuate during the 2024 regular season and finished with 22 tackles (13 solo), including 5.5 sacks, four forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries across 13 games.
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Steelers' Nick Herbig: Not suiting up Week 1
Nick Herbig (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against Seattle, Teresa Varley of the Pittsburgh Steelers' official site reports.Herbig suffered a hamstring injury Aug. 16 in a preseason game and hasn't been able to fully recover. He did participate in practice in a limited fashion this week but isn't quite ready for game action. Herbig's absence Sunday should make more rotational linebacker snaps available for Jack Sawyer.
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Steelers' Nick Herbig: Could play Sunday
Nick Herbig (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jets, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.The third-year linebacker from Wisconsin was limited all week in practice due to a hamstring injury sustained in mid-August. Herbig has been productive throughout his two years in Pittsburgh, totaling 49 total tackles, including 8.5 sacks, and six forced fumbles across 30 regular-season contests. If he's unable to go in Week 1, Jack Sawyer will likely play as the Pittsburgh Steelers' top rotational outside linebacker.
Nick Herbig
#51 DL / Pittsburgh Steelers / EXP: 3YRS Height: 6-2 Weight: 240 lb Age: 24 College: Wisconsin Bye 5Fantasy Points by Week
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