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The Pittsburgh Steelers are facing numerous contract decisions as many players approach free agency in 2027. Defender Nick Herbig has expressed a strong desire to remain with the team long-term, according to his agent.
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With almost 50 players set to hit free agency in 2027, the Pittsburgh Steelers have a massive number of contract decisions to make. But one defender who's due for an extension sent a clear message to the team: he wants to be a Steeler for life.
On a recent episode of The Fehoko Show, Herbig's agent, Joe DiBenedetto, provided an update on his client and made it clear he wants to be in Pittsburgh.
âI fully believe if Nick was starting full-time in this league, heâd be one of the top-five edge rushers in football," DiBenedetto said. "Opportunity is everything, right? Heâs learning from Alex [Highsmith] and T.J. [Watt] from Day 1. Without getting into too much of the nuances that are ongoing, Nick wants to be a Pittsburgh Steeler for life, and I hope that we can make that happen. I'm excited to see what he can do in this Mike McCarthy defense."
Despite limited snap opportunities behind Highsmith and Watt, Herbig has recorded 13 sacks and seven forced fumbles since 2024. His play against the run has also steadily improved each year and figures to make a massive impact in 2026.
Hopefully, the Steelers can check Herbig's name off the extension list sooner rather than later, as there are a few more important contract decisions that demand the team's attention.
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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers' Nick Herbig wants to stay in Pittsburgh for life, per agent
Nick Herbig's agent stated that he wants to be a Pittsburgh Steeler for life and believes he could be one of the top edge rushers if given a starting opportunity.
Almost 50 players from the Pittsburgh Steelers are set to hit free agency in 2027.
Nick Herbig has recorded 13 sacks and seven forced fumbles since 2024, showing significant improvement in his play against the run.

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