With star outside linebackers T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith currently in concussion protocol and needing to clear by Saturday to return to the lineup in Week 15 against the Indianapolis Colts on the road, rookie outside linebacker Nick Herbig is preparing for his potential first career start for the Black and Gold.
After playing 45 snaps in Week 14 on Thursday Night Football against the New England Patriots, Herbig is next in line behind Watt and Highsmith.
To this point in his career, Herbig has played well in a limited role, playing just 148 defensive snaps on the season.