PIT Nick Herbig
NFL player. Position: Edge Rusher. Team: Pittsburgh Steelers.
Quick Facts
- Position: Edge Rusher
- Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
2026 Outlook
Herbig signed a four-year, $100M extension (with $42M guaranteed) in June 2026, making him the first non-QB to land a $100M contract without starting a full season. He's the third-ranked edge rusher for Pittsburgh behind T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith, but the Steelers' investment signals long-term confidence in his upside. Career-high 7.5 sacks in 2025 despite limited snaps. (per Nick Herbig Steelers $100M extension)
Major snap-share expansion challenge (July 20): Herbig's 2025 production included 7.5 sacks, 18 QB hits, 13 tackles for loss, 3 forced fumbles, 1 interception, and 6 starts while playing 60% of snaps. However, finding enough snaps for all three of Watt, Highsmith, and Herbig—all expensive and capable—is a major test for new DC Patrick Graham. Herbig could see more time inside and mixed defensive looks that move him away from pure edge work, or he could become an expensive bench player if Graham can't get him on field. (per Steelers 2026 Training Camp Preview: Outside Linebackers - Yardbarker)
Trade market puts Herbig at 76% likelihood (late July): Despite the $100M extension signal in June, Kalshi's prediction markets now price Herbig with a 76% trade probability by December 1, 2026. This dramatic move from 34% odds in May reflects market concern that Pittsburgh's three-edge-rusher rotation (Watt, Highsmith, Herbig) is untenable and at least one starter will be moved. His extension with $42M guaranteed may actually make him more tradeable, as it removes dead money risk for acquiring teams. (per Steelers DE Nick Herbig Has Highest NFL Trade Market on Kalshi)
Role / Depth Chart
Third-ranked edge rusher in Pittsburgh's rotation behind Watt and Highsmith. Part-time starter with increasing responsibilities.
Recent News
- 2026-07-26 — Steelers DE Nick Herbig Has Highest NFL Trade Market on Kalshi (Steelers DE Nick Herbig Has Highest NFL Trade Market on Kalshi)
- 2026-05-09 — McCorkle: Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 53-Man Roster Prediction (Pre-OTAs) (McCorkle: Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 53-Man Roster Prediction (Pre-OTAs))
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- 2026-06-11 — 2026 NFL contracts: Next to get a big deal at every position (2026 NFL contracts: Next to get a big deal at every position)
- 2026-02-23 — Full list of 2026 NFL coordinator grades: Evaluating every OC and DC hire this offseason (Full list of 2026 NFL coordinator grades: Evaluating every OC and DC hire this offseason)
- 2026-06-19 — ESPN urges the Steelers to do the one thing everyone wants to see get done ahead of... (ESPN urges the Steelers to do the one thing everyone wants to see get done ahead of...)