Steelers extend Nick Herbig with four-year, $100 million contract
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 9:51 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed linebacker Nick Herbig to a four-year, $100 million extension, marking a significant commitment to the young defender. Herbig, who has recorded 7.5 sacks in the previous season and has been impactful despite not being a full-time starter, secured $42 million guaranteed in the deal. This decision follows a brief hold-in during minicamp and reflects the team's confidence in his future contributions. Herbig has expressed a desire to remain with the Steelers long-term, citing his role on the team as more than just a backup. The contract aims to secure an emerging talent amid an already strong linebacker group featuring T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith.
- •Herbig's contract includes $42 million guaranteed.
- •He recorded a career-high 7.5 sacks last season.
- •The deal follows a brief hold-in at minicamp.
- •Herbig has expressed a desire to be a lifelong Steeler.
- •The extension emphasizes Pittsburgh's confidence in Herbig's role.
- 9:51 PMYahoo Sports — Nick Herbig Contract Details: What Massive Extension Means for Steelers' LB Room
- 8:55 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers make stunning Nick Herbig-sized decision
"Nick Herbig’s mere hours-long hold-in ends with a massive Steelers extension that locks in one of Pittsburgh’s most productive young defenders.
"Here are the full details on the structure of Nick Herbig's contract extension.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 9:51 PMNick Herbig Contract Details: What Massive Extension Means for Steelers' LB Room
Here are the full details on the structure of Nick Herbig's contract extension.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 8:55 PMSteelers make stunning Nick Herbig-sized decision
Nick Herbig’s mere hours-long hold-in ends with a massive Steelers extension that locks in one of Pittsburgh’s most productive young defenders.
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