Steelers' Nick Herbig steps up with 2.5 sacks, INT, and forced fumble in three games.

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig, a 6-foot-2, 240-pound fourth-round pick from Wisconsin, has emerged as a key defensive player since filling in for injured Alex Highsmith. In three games, he recorded 2.5 sacks, an interception, and a forced fumble, earning praise from coaches for his speed, instincts, and versatility. His standout plays include a 41-yard interception return and a game-sealing fumble against New England, along with a critical penalty in a win over Minnesota in Dublin. Though not built like a traditional edge rusher, Herbig’s intelligence, work ethic, and development under mentor T.J. Watt have helped him thrive, proving he’s more than just a protégé.