What happened: The Pittsburgh Steelers and edge rusher Nick Herbig agreed Tuesday on a four-year, $100 million extension that includes $42 million guaranteed, per ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. The deal was negotiated by Joe DiBenedetto, Andy Simms and Ken Sarnoff of 1OF1FOOTBALL.

Why it matters: The extension secures a rising piece of Pittsburgh's pass rush as the franchise reshapes its roster ahead of the 2026 season. Notably, Herbig is thought to be the first non-quarterback to surpass $100 million without having started a full NFL season, underscoring how aggressively the Steelers moved to keep him.

What to watch: Watch how the deal shapes Pittsburgh's salary-cap flexibility heading into 2026 and whether Herbig grows into a full-time starting role opposite the Steelers' veteran pass rush.