Nick Herbig gets emotional during Keeanu Benton’s extension announcement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 5:55 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Nick Herbig, an edge rusher for the Pittsburgh Steelers, showed emotional support for teammate Keeanu Benton during a press conference following Benton’s four-year, $72 million contract extension. Herbig expressed a close bond with Benton, citing their friendship dating back to their college days at Wisconsin. This is part of a busy offseason for the Steelers, who have recently signed multiple draft class members to extensions. Alongside Benton, the team has also secured contracts for Herbig and Darnell Washington, strengthening their roster for the upcoming season.
- •Keeanu Benton signed a four-year, $72 million extension.
- •Nick Herbig attended the press conference supporting Benton.
- •Herbig and Benton have been close friends since college.
- •The Steelers have extended three of their top five 2023 draft picks.
- •Joey Porter Jr. is the next player potentially in line for an extension.
- 5:55 PMYahoo Sports — Nick Herbig gets emotional celebrating Keeanu Benton’s extension
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