Nick Herbig aims for long-term deal with Steelers during minicamp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 8:18 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Nick Herbig, a pass rusher for the Pittsburgh Steelers, has expressed his desire to remain with the team amid ongoing contract negotiations. Currently, he is participating in voluntary minicamp but is limited due to a 'hold-in' tactic as he awaits a financial commitment from the Steelers. With other players from the 2023 draft class also in contract discussions, the organization may face challenging decisions as they balance their salary cap space and existing commitments to established pass rushers like T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith. Herbig has recorded career highs in sacks and pressures in the previous season, making his potential contract even more significant for the Steelers going forward.
- •Herbig is seeking a contract extension as Steelers minicamp begins.
- •He is participating in a limited capacity under a 'hold-in' strategy.
- •Herbig has set career highs in sacks and pressures last season.
- •The Steelers' salary cap situation is projected at $39.4 million for 2027.
- •Other Steelers players from the 2023 draft class are also awaiting extensions.
- 8:18 PMYahoo Sports — Nick Herbig wants to be a Steeler for life, but ‘Business is business’
"The ascending pass rusher is due a big payday. The only question is whether it will it come from the Steelers.
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