Steelers agree to $100M contract extension with Nick Herbig
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 9:35 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
FootballThe Pittsburgh Steelers have finalized a four-year, $100 million contract extension with edge rusher Nick Herbig, which includes $42 million guaranteed. Herbig, entering his fourth NFL season, recorded a career-high 7.5 sacks in 2025 while starting in six of the 15 games he played last season. He has shown significant development since being selected in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, contributing 3 sacks and 2 forced fumbles as a rookie. Herbig's increasing role reflects the Steelers' commitment to him as a core defensive player moving forward.
- •Nick Herbig's new deal is worth $100 million over four years.
- •He recorded 7.5 sacks and 3 forced fumbles in the 2025 season.
- •Herbig has seen his role expand since his rookie year in 2023.
- •The Steelers view Herbig as a key part of their future defense.
- 10:26 PMESPN — Sources: Steelers' Herbig gets 4-year, $100M deal
- 8:34 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers, edge rusher Nick Herbig reportedly agree to $100M deal with $42M guaranteed
"After sitting out individual drills during the Steelers' mandatory minicamp Tuesday, linebacker Nick Herbig agreed to a four-year, $100 million extension, including $42 million guaranteed, sources told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and ESPN's Adam Schefter.
"Hergib tallied a career-high 7.5 sacks in 2025 as a part-time starter in his third NFL season.
Sources
External links- ESPNJun 2, 2026, 10:26 PMSources: Steelers' Herbig gets 4-year, $100M deal
After sitting out individual drills during the Steelers' mandatory minicamp Tuesday, linebacker Nick Herbig agreed to a four-year, $100 million extension, including $42 million guaranteed, sources told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and ESPN's Adam Schefter.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 8:34 PMSteelers, edge rusher Nick Herbig reportedly agree to $100M deal with $42M guaranteed
Hergib tallied a career-high 7.5 sacks in 2025 as a part-time starter in his third NFL season.
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