Nick Herbig envisions breakout year for Steelers' Jack Sawyer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 8:51 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Nick Herbig shared his confidence in teammate Jack Sawyer's potential for a breakout season on Cam Heyward's podcast. After signing a four-year extension with the Steelers, Herbig emphasized Sawyer's improved conditioning and readiness for a larger role in his second NFL season. Sawyer played a limited role as a rookie after being drafted out of Ohio State, contributing with one sack and two interceptions. Herbig and Sawyer plan to train with T.J. Watt this summer, aiming to further enhance their skills before the upcoming training camp in late July.
- •Nick Herbig appeared on Cam Heyward's podcast to discuss Jack Sawyer's potential.
- •Herbig recently signed a four-year extension with the Steelers.
- •Sawyer aims for a bigger role after a limited rookie season.
- •Sawyer recorded one sack and two interceptions in his rookie year.
- •Herbig and Sawyer will train with T.J. Watt this summer.
- 8:51 PMYahoo Sports — Nick Herbig predicts breakout season for another young Steelers’ defender
"Herbig appeared on Cam Heyward’s podcast, and shared that he’s been working out with another young Steelers defender.
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