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)
Role / Depth Chart
Third-ranked edge rusher in Pittsburgh's rotation behind Watt and Highsmith. Part-time starter with increasing responsibilities.
Recent News
- 2026-06-08 — NFL news, live updates: Falcons reportedly make Drake London league's third-highest... (NFL news, live updates: Falcons reportedly make Drake London league's third-highest...)
- 2026-06-02 — Five NFL stars who could be traded next after Myles Garrett, A.J. Brown deals (Five NFL stars who could be traded next after Myles Garrett, A.J. Brown deals)
- 2026-05-16 — Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 2026 Schedule: The Good, Bad, And Ugly (Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 2026 Schedule: The Good, Bad, And Ugly)
- 2026-06-11 — 2026 NFL minicamp live updates: A.J. Brown has highlight day (2026 NFL minicamp live updates: A.J. Brown has highlight day)
- 2026-06-05 — Ranking the NFL’s Best Defensive Triplets from 32–1 for 2026 (Ranking the NFL’s Best Defensive Triplets from 32–1 for 2026)
- 2026-04-19 — Steelers could trade Alex Highsmith as they wait for QB Aaron Rodgers (Steelers could trade Alex Highsmith as they wait for QB Aaron Rodgers)
- 2026-06-14 — NFL writer ranks Steelers T.J. Watt contract among league’s worst (NFL writer ranks Steelers T.J. Watt contract among league’s worst)
- 2026-04-17 — Patrick Graham Reveals Vision For More Flexible Steelers Defense (Patrick Graham Reveals Vision For More Flexible Steelers Defense)
- 2026-06-05 — T.J. Watt Delivers Clear Message on Role in Steelers New Defense (T.J. Watt Delivers Clear Message on Role in Steelers New Defense)
- 2026-06-12 — 2026 NFL Offseason Buzz: Panthers, Jalen Coker Agree To 3-Year, $35M Extension (2026 NFL Offseason Buzz: Panthers, Jalen Coker Agree To 3-Year, $35M Extension)