Nick Herbig signs four-year, $100 million deal with Pittsburgh Steelers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 10:06 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Nick Herbig, a former Wisconsin Badgers linebacker, has signed a lucrative four-year, $100 million contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The deal includes $42 million guaranteed and comes after Herbig posted a career-high 7.5 sacks in the previous season. He has recorded 79 total tackles and one interception during his first 45 NFL games. Herbig joined the Steelers as a fourth-round pick and is now set to significantly increase his earnings after a successful start to his professional career.
- •Herbig signed a four-year, $100 million extension on June 2, 2026.
- •The contract includes $42 million guaranteed.
- •He achieved a career-high 7.5 sacks last season.
- •Herbig has recorded 79 total tackles in his NFL career.
- •He was a fourth-round pick from Wisconsin.
- 10:06 AMYahoo Sports — Former Wisconsin great earns $100M contract with Pittsburgh Steelers
"Former Wisconsin Badgers great Nick Herbig has earned a massive payday with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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