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‘Dude Is A Problem’: Maxx Crosby Showers ‘Very Underrated’ Nick Herbig With Praise

Nick Herbig got a nice payday from the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason. As a backup behind T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith on the depth chart, he was still productive enough to earn an extension from the Steelers. Herbig didn’t have…

By Troy Montgomery · Steelers Depot

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 11:30 PM

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Maxx Crosby praised Steelers pass rusher Nick Herbig on his podcast, calling him an underrated and disruptive player.
Nick Herbig recorded six tackles, three tackles for loss, and two sacks against the Buccaneers in Week 6.
Pittsburgh signed Herbig to a contract extension this past offseason following productive reserve play in previous years.

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Las Vegas Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby praised Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig on his podcast, calling him an underrated rusher and a problem. Crosby highlighted Herbig's performance against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 6, where Herbig recorded six tackles, three tackles for loss, and two sacks.

Herbig signed an extension with Pittsburgh during the offseason following a combined 16 sacks over his previous three seasons. The Steelers have utilized Herbig in a new role lining up at inside linebacker to feature him alongside edge rushers T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith.

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‘Dude Is A Problem’: Maxx Crosby Showers ‘Very Underrated’ Nick Herbig With Praise

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