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Nick Herbig wants to stay with Steelers āfor lifeā
TL;DR
Nick Herbig, a linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers, aims to stay with the team for his entire career. His agent emphasized that Herbig wants a long-term deal to avoid hitting the open market in 2027.
Key points
- Nick Herbig wants to stay with the Steelers for life.
- Herbig's agent confirmed his desire for a long-term deal.
- Herbig could hit the open market in 2027 if no extension is made.
Pittsburgh SteelersNick HerbigT.J. WattAlex Highsmith
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig celebrates after making a play in a Week 3 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.
There has been a lot of discussion about what the Pittsburgh Steelers will do as it pertains to their group of edge rushers. T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith combine for over $62 million against the cap in 2026, and rising star Nick Herbig is due for an extension or the Steelers will have to watch him hit the open market in 2027.
Many thought the Steelers would manufacture a trade ahead of the draft to send Highsmith elsewhere, which would then elevate Herbig to the No. 2 edge rusher role and open the door for an extension to get done quickly. Instead, all three remain on the roster, but Herbig is still without a long-term deal. And while that concerns many fans, Herbigās agent Joe DiBendetto made it clear that Herbig wants to remain in Pittsburgh.
āHeās learning from Alex [Highsmith] and T.J. [Watt] from Day One,ā DiBendetto told Breiden Fehoko. āWithout getting into too much of the nuances that is ongoing, Nick wants to be a Pittsburgh Steeler for life, and I hope that we can make that happen.ā
As it currently stands, the Steelers have a projected $66 million in cap space in 2027, giving them more than enough money to get a long-term deal done with Herbig. The Wisconsin product had 7.5 sacks in 2025 and has 16 total for his career.
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Q&A
What does Nick Herbig want regarding his future with the Steelers?
Nick Herbig wants to remain with the Pittsburgh Steelers for life, according to his agent.
When is Nick Herbig's contract situation critical for the Steelers?
Herbig is due for an extension, or he could hit the open market in 2027, making the upcoming contract negotiations critical.
Who are the other edge rushers on the Steelers alongside Nick Herbig?
The other edge rushers on the Steelers are T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith, who have significant cap hits in 2026.
