Steelers Stock Watch 2026 – OLB Nick Herbig

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Nick Herbig stepped up on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, recording his first two sacks of the season alongside three tackles for loss. Under new defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, the Steelers have increasingly utilized three-outside-linebacker packages to create snaps for Herbig while managing the workloads of starting edge rushers T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith.

Matthew Marczi argues that Herbig is beginning to find his rhythm within the defense after signing a $100 million contract during the offseason. The writer notes that keeping Herbig provided vital depth and starting-caliber talent, even as Pittsburgh adjusts its defensive schemes following the departure of former head coach Mike Tomlin.