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Nick Herbig

Number #51
Position Linebacker
Measurables 6' 2" / 240LBS
Age 24
Draft / Org Wisconsin
Through 2030$103.8M

5 years$20.8M a yearFully guaranteed

1.8%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
399thhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
1.8%of the Steelers payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 25 $5.4M — This season
2027 26 $25.2M +365%
2028 27 $22.2M -12%
2029 28 $22.8M +3%
2030 29 $28.1M +23%
2031 30 Free agent Unrestricted

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs HerbigCap hit
396 Kerby Joseph DET 26 2030 Same $5.5M 397 Joseph Ossai NYJ 26 2029 Same $5.5M 398 Mykel Williams SF 22 2029 Same $5.4M 399 Nick Herbig PIT 25 2031 $5.4M 400 Anthony Nelson TB 29 2027 -$0.1M $5.4M 401 Terrel Bernard BUF 27 2030 -$0.1M $5.4M

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $20.8M a year

JaylenWaddle $20.8Ma year 3 years, Broncos Age 28 VitaVea $20.7Ma year 2 years, Buccaneers Age 31 LaneJohnson $20.7Ma year 2 years, Eagles Age 36
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
PIT
—
$5,428,450
—
2027
PIT
—
$25,235,200
—
2028
PIT
—
$22,235,200
—
2029
PIT
—
$22,809,200
—
2030
PIT
—
$28,135,200
—
2031
PIT
UFA