Center Nate Herbig Injury Update: Key Steelers Player Out for Extended Period
Significant Shoulder Injury Sidelines Steelers' Starting Center
The Pittsburgh Steelers have suffered a significant blow to their offensive line with the news that starting center Nate Herbig has suffered a significant shoulder injury. The injury is expected to keep Herbig out of action for an extended period of time, according to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Herbig's Injury Opens Door for Frazier
Herbig's absence opens the door for 2024 second-round pick Zach Frazier to step into the starting lineup right away. Frazier impressed during training camp and the preseason, and he will now have the opportunity to prove himself in a starting role.
Steelers Face Injury Challenges
Herbig's injury adds to the Steelers' growing list of injuries. The team is already without wide receiver Diontae Johnson (concussion) and cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (hamstring). The Steelers will need to overcome these injuries if they want to make a deep playoff run.
Injury Report for Steelers Wild Card Game
Here is a look at the injury report for the Steelers' Wild Card game against the Buffalo Bills on January 12, 2024:
- Nate Herbig, C (shoulder) - OUT
- Diontae Johnson, WR (concussion) - OUT
- Ahkello Witherspoon, CB (hamstring) - OUT
Sources
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Steelers' Herbig out for extended period with shoulder injury
- Steelers.com: Nate Herbig Injury Update
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