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NFL Fines Steelers’ Nick Herbig for Hip-Drop Tackle on Justin Herbert

Herbert said he felt safe to return after the play.

Overview

  • The league levied a $6,656 penalty on Herbig for unnecessary roughness, citing a hip-drop tackle in the Week 10 loss to the Chargers.
  • The play occurred in the first quarter as Herbig came from behind to bring Herbert down, with the quarterback’s legs briefly caught underneath.
  • Herbert limped, was evaluated on the sideline, and later said he was comfortable continuing in the game.
  • Los Angeles settled for a field goal on the series that included the tackle.
  • Pittsburgh’s 25–10 defeat intensified scrutiny of the offense and trade-deadline inaction as the AFC North race tightens.