Nate Herbig Out for Extended Time with Shoulder Injury
p/c: Ed Thompson
According to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Nate Herbig has a significant shoulder injury, which will keep him out for an extended period.
Herbig joined the Steelers last offseason as a free agent - signing a two-year contract for $8 million.
In 2023, Herbig dressed for all 17 regular season games, but started only two at guard.
One of the main Steelers’ competitions this year is at the center position, with Herbig, and Zach Frazier, who Pittsburgh selected in the second round of the 2024 draft.
At the beginning of training camp, Herbig ran with the first team offense. Not surprising, given his veteran status.
During the Steelers’ preseason opener last Friday versus the Houston Texans, Herbig struggled under center, as he committed a couple of fumble exchanges with Justin Fields. Meanwhile, Frazier looked impressive, in his playing time there.
The report from Dulac would obviously indicate that Herbig will out for the start of the season, and that Frazier will be the starting center for the Steelers in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons.