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Nick Herbig signs four-year, $100 million deal with Pittsburgh Steelers

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Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Nick Herbig signs four-year, $100 million deal with Pittsburgh Steelers

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

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1:52 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers make former Badgers linebacker Nick Herbig a $100 million man
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Nick Herbig, once a standout linebacker at the University of Wisconsin, signed a $100 million extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
— Yahoo Sports