Beat Writer Predicts 50-50 Snap Split Between Nick Herbig, Alex Highsmith

Alex HighsmithThe Pittsburgh Steelers will get OLB Alex Highsmith back this week, barring a late setback, which puts into question how big of a role OLB Nick Herbig will play. Herbig has excelled over the last few weeks with Highsmith out, and defensive coordinator Teryl Austin said that Herbig has earned the right to keep playing a lot of snaps. Appearing on The Pomp And Joe Show on 93.7 Fan, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette predicted that Herbig and Highsmith will split snaps against the Browns on Sunday.

“He’s earned the right to be out there, and T.J.’s obviously gonna be there, but Nick Herbig and Alex Highsmith, I’m guessing by game time it’s gonna be 50-50,” Fittipaldo…