Sources: Steelers' Herbig gets 4-year, $100M deal
Key takeaways
- In an interview with local reporters before agreeing to the deal, Herbig said it was his "desire to be a Steeler for life."
- Herbig, 24, was set to enter the final year of his rookie contract coming off of a career-high 7.5-sack season in 2025.
- He also had a career-high 18 quarterback hits in 2025.
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In an interview with local reporters before agreeing to the deal, Herbig said it was his "desire to be a Steeler for life."
Herbig, 24, was set to enter the final year of his rookie contract coming off of a career-high 7.5-sack season in 2025. Herbig's deal is a rarity in the NFL. He crossed the $100 million threshold without a full NFL season as a starter, but his compensation reflects his ability to produce when given the opportunity.
Not only did he have the highest pass rush win rate in the NFL last season (26.3%), according to ESPN Analytics and NFL Next Gen Stats, but he also recorded an interception to go along with his 7.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery for a touchdown. He also had a career-high 18 quarterback hits in 2025.