Nick Herbig

In the Steelers’ Week 3 win (21-14) against the Patriots on September 21, 2025, Herbig had a standout game, recording four quarterback hits, one sack, and a forced fumble against rookie QB Drake Maye. He led the NFL in quick pressures (4) that week and was top-5 in total QB pressures. His performance against Patriots’ rookie LT Will Campbell was notable, earning praise for his pass-rushing ability.

While Herbig is not a good run defender he stands out as a pass rusher. Perhaps he can be a nickel backer replacing Queen on passing downs as a linebacker at times. Queen stinks as a cover guy.

If he can stay healthy he offers the defense flexibility in down 2 and 3 in pass situations.

 

Second year QB Drake Maye.

 

So are you suggesting this underpins his performance because QB is in his second year?

 

Not at all. Just a born and bred proofreader.

 

It will be interesting to see what we do when it comes time to decide on an extension for Herbig.

I'd prefer to keep him in the fold. But it will be hard to afford Watt, Highsmith, and Herbig.

And even if we can swing it money wise, Herbig might want to go to a place where he'd start.

 

I agree. Someone is going to offer him starter money.

 

You are like that ex-wife that keeps interrupting your story time to the boys........Don't forget to tell them why you were there. Mmmhmmm, and who had to clean it up?, Why don't you tell them who it was that told you to do that in first place?........lol

 

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I believe he said it because the OP said he was a rookie Qb

 

Dude, I don't know about you, but I'm about done on Highsmith, we've had one good year , and a bunch of injuries out of him. I maybe a bit harsh on the injuries, but not the performance.

 

I tend to agree. I'm not at all opposed to offloading him this summer and having Herbig and Sawyer as costarters opposite TJ. It's going to be hard to keep Herbig nonetheless so looking at the draft for a more reliable right side edge would be ideal in the next few drafts.