Steelers sign LB Nick Herbig to four-year, up to $100M

The Pittsburgh Steelers have secured one of their emerging defensive stars for the long term, agreeing to a four-year contract extension with outside linebacker Nick Herbig. The deal, confirmed on Tuesday, is worth up to $100 million and includes $42 million in guaranteed money.

Herbig, 24, was entering the final year of his rookie contract after being selected by the Steelers in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin. He is coming off a career-best season in 2025, recording 30 tackles, 7.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, an interception, and a fumble recovery returned for a touchdown. His performance earned him a top-ten pass-rushing grade from Pro Football Focus among edge defenders.

The linebacker had skipped some portions of the team's mandatory minicamp practice on Tuesday as his agent and the team finalized the extension. Herbig stated that his goal is to be a Steeler for life and that he tries to keep business matters separate from football. First-year head coach Mike McCarthy, who met with Herbig earlier this year, praised the player's communication and offseason work throughout the process.

The signing represents a significant investment in the Steelers'...