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Nick Herbig Exits Steelers’ Preseason Game With Hamstring Injury

The pass rusher was held out as a precaution to protect his locked-in roster spot

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Overview

  • Herbig left after three snaps in the opening series and was evaluated by Dr. Bradley in the blue medical tent before returning to the sideline
  • Steelers PR confirmed he would not return to Saturday’s preseason contest against the Buccaneers due to the hamstring injury
  • The 23-year-old Wisconsin product secured a key depth role behind T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith with 5.5 sacks in 13 games last season
  • Long snapper Christian Kuntz was also treated in the blue tent for a potential shoulder issue during the same game
  • Neither player has an official prognosis yet and the Steelers plan to release further medical updates in the coming days