The Steelers star-studded protection appears to have yet one more budding standout in a basic case of the wealthy getting richer.
On Sunday, Pittsburgh held the Los Angeles Chargers to only 10 factors whereas registering 5 sacks, and the staff’s sack chief might not be who you assume.
Linebacker Nick Herbig, a fourth-round decide in 2023, recorded a team-leading two sacks within the win in aid for linebacker Alex Highsmith, who left the sport with a groin injury.
Whereas Herbig is not a family identify fairly but, former NFL Defensive Participant of the 12 months T.J. Watt hints it is solely a matter of time.
“It did not shock me, that child works his tail off. We just about do the whole lot collectively once we are within the facility,” Watt said. “The child asks all the best questions. I am not shocked by the efficiency.”
It stays to be seen how lengthy Highsmith may very well be sidelined along with his groin damage, however defensive deal with Cameron Heyward appears to imagine he shall be out at the least a bit of bit.
“Simply since you’re not beginning does not imply you are not able to play,” Heyward said. “Herbig’s been prepared for it. He had an important preseason. With Alex down, I believe Herbig’s able to step up.”
Herbig was one of many Steelers greatest stars of the preseason, so it isn’t stunning he picked up proper the place he left off. Heyward absolutely is not.
“We’re a pack of hyenas,” Heyward stated. “You dangle a bit of little bit of meat and all people simply needs a chunk. Guys are simply hungry to get the sack first.”
Herbig appears to be in line to affix the beginning pack of hyenas subsequent week with the prospect to assist wreck the sport as soon as once more.
The second-year linebacker performed a big half in Pittsburgh’s third straight win to open the season, however the victory itself was all that mattered to him.
“I am not too fearful about that,” Herbig said when requested about his two-sack outing. “On the finish of the day, we acquired the dub. That is all we are able to ask for. First one at house. Steeler nation confirmed out right now, for positive.”
The Steelers (3-0) go on the street to face the Indianapolis Colts (1-2) in a Week 4 matchup that Herbig will get to attempt to convey down dual-threat quarterback Anthony Richardson.