Steelers sign Nick Herbig to $100 million extension; trading T.J. Watt possible
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 9:07 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed edge rusher Nick Herbig to a four-year contract extension worth $100 million, including $42 million guaranteed. This significant investment in Herbig, who had a productive 2025 season, raises questions about the team's salary cap strategy, particularly regarding T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith. With all three players receiving lucrative contracts, the Steelers may consider trading either Watt or Highsmith to better manage their roster. Herbig's extension ties up considerable cap space, leading to speculation about roster adjustments in the near future.
- •Nick Herbig signed a four-year, $100 million extension on June 2, 2026.
- •Herbig recorded 7.5 sacks and 47 quarterback pressures last season.
- •Steelers could trade T.J. Watt or Alex Highsmith due to cap implications.
- •Watt has a $42 million cap hit in 2026 and showed signs of decline.
- •Highsmith, younger, performed well with 9.5 sacks and 44 pressures last season.
- 9:07 AMYahoo Sports — NFL insider reveals Steelers' plan for Watt, Highsmith after $100M Nick Herbig extension
- 9:44 PMCBS NFL — Nick Herbig, Steelers agree to $100M extension, per report: Why deal could reshape Pittsburgh's EDGE room
- 9:01 PMYahoo Sports — Nick Herbig's $100 million extension could open the door to T.J. Watt or Alex Highsmith trade
"With the Pittsburgh Steelers signing edge rusher Nick Herbig to a $100 million multi-year extension, has a T.J. Watt or Alex Highsmith trade now become possible?
"NFL insider Jeremy Fowler revealed the Pittsburgh Steelers' plan for T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith following Nick Herbig's $100 million extension.
"With Herbig locked up long term, Alex Highsmith could become the odd man out in Pittsburgh
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 9:07 AMNFL insider reveals Steelers' plan for Watt, Highsmith after $100M Nick Herbig extension
NFL insider Jeremy Fowler revealed the Pittsburgh Steelers' plan for T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith following Nick Herbig's $100 million extension.
- CBS NFLJun 2, 2026, 9:44 PMNick Herbig, Steelers agree to $100M extension, per report: Why deal could reshape Pittsburgh's EDGE room
With Herbig locked up long term, Alex Highsmith could become the odd man out in Pittsburgh
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 9:01 PMNick Herbig's $100 million extension could open the door to T.J. Watt or Alex Highsmith trade
With the Pittsburgh Steelers signing edge rusher Nick Herbig to a $100 million multi-year extension, has a T.J. Watt or Alex Highsmith trade now become possible?
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