Pittsburgh Steelers extend Nick Herbig's contract to four years, $100 million
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 9:45 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced a substantial contract extension for edge rusher Nick Herbig during minicamp. The deal extends for four years and is valued at $100 million, with $21 million guaranteed. Last season, Herbig contributed significantly as a backup, recording 7.5 sacks while playing over half the team's defensive snaps. He is the first player in NFL history to secure such a large contract without being a full-time starter. Future salary cap hits are structured to increase over the length of the contract.
- •Herbig's contract extends for four years at $100 million.
- •He recorded 7.5 sacks while filling in for injured starters last season.
- •The contract includes $21 million in guaranteed money.
- •Future cap hits are projected to rise during the contract term.
- •Herbig is the first player to achieve a $100 million contract without being a starter.
- 9:45 AMYahoo Sports — Financial details of Steelers EDGE Nick Herbig's new contract
"The biggest news out of Steelers minicamp was the massive contract the team gave to edge rusher Nick Herbig.
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