Steelers to Sign Nick Herbig to Four-Year Extension
Jason Shetler
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the Pittsburgh Steelers are in agreement with edge rusher Nick Herbig, on four-year extension for $100 million. The deal includes $42 million in guaranteed money.
The Steelers found a diamond in the rough during the 2023 NFL Draft, as they selected Herbig in the fourth round out of Wisconsin.
Herbig had a terrific rookie campaign in ‘23, recording three sacks, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery.
In 2024, Herbig put up 5.5 sacks, along with four forced fumbles, and pair of fumble recoveries.
Last season was an even higher level of production from Herbig, registering career-high seven sacks, three forced fumbles, one recovered fumble, and his first career interception. He played a bigger role in the second half of the year, when TJ Watt missed time with a punctured lung.
Herbig was set to become an unrestricted free agent after the 2026 season. The new deal for Herbig pours even more cash into the Steelers’ defense, particularly at outside linebacker, with Watt signed through 2028 at a $41 million AAV, and Alex Highsmith, who is making a $17 million AAV and is signed through 2027.
Entering his age 24 season, Herbig is emerging as one of the best young edge rushers in the league, and it’s a deal that benefits the Steelers right now, as well as Herbig for the long haul.