It’s not often that a backup, rotational outside linebacker gets much love nationally. But thanks to his dominant performance in just 19 snaps Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers, Pittsburgh Steelers second-year outside linebacker Nick Herbig is getting his flowers.
Herbig, who came into the game for the injured Alex Highsmith, took over in the second half, generating three pressures and two sacks, also recording a strip-sack of Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert.
The Wisconsin product broke out in a major way, building off yet another dominant preseason. In the process earned praise from former NFL defensive lineman Beau Allen.