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‘Gonna Find A Role For A Guy Like That’: Mike Tomlin Says Nick Herbig Has ‘Opportunity To Be Significant’

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For the second straight preseason, second-year Pittsburgh Steelers’ outside linebacker Nick Herbig looked rather remarkable getting after quarterbacks consistently.

After a strong rookie season that saw him record three sacks and force two fumbles in limited action, Herbig hit the ground running again this summer for the Black and Gold and was one of the best defensive pieces for the Steelers throughout the preseason.

He capped off another great preseason with a sparkling performance against the Detroit Lions Saturday inside Ford Field, recording two sacks, a forced fumble and one quarterback hit, giving him 3.