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Pittsburgh Steelers fans watched as backup edge rusher Nick Herbig was handed a four-year extension worth up to $100 million. That's a significant investment for a player who currently sits behind TJ Watt and Alex Highsmith on the depth chart. However, the Steelers are clearly banking on Herbig taking another leap in 2026 and beyond. If that happens, they'll likely view the deal as a bargain. Of course, there is risk involved, but teams often have to either pay players early or risk paying much more later, or even losing them in free agency. In this case, Steelers General Manager Omar Khan clearly felt locking up Herbig was a priority for this new era under Mike McCarthy, and he acted accordingly.
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