Former Badger earns first NFL snaps in unexpected opportunity

Minnesota Vikings v Tennessee Titans - NFL Preseason 2025 | Wesley Hitt/GettyImagesThe Vikings are in a battle with the Pittsburgh Steelers, though you could probably say it's a battle against themselves as they are trying to overcome both injuries and turnovers. Former Badgers like Nick Herbig and TJ Watt are flying around making plays against the Vikings. However, those Minnesota injuries have provided an opportunity for former Badger Joe Huber to get his first NFL snaps.

Huber went from being undrafted to being a preseason standout to inactive mostly through this early NFL season. No one would predict that he would get his first NFL snaps in Ireland in just the fourth game of the season.…