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Steelers' Mike Tomlin Down Plays Nick Herbig's Severe Lack Of Playing Time: 'We Got A Lot Of Good Players'

The Pittsburgh Steelers have to put Week 7's loss behind them now as they prepare for a marquee matchup in Week 8 on Sunday Night Football against the

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 20

Steelers' Mistake Evident As Mike Tomlin Ignored Young Defender's Success

Nick Herbig has been one of Pittsburgh's best defensive players in 2025. In Weeks 3 through 6, Herbig compiled nine tackles, five and a half sacks, and a forced fumble.

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In NFL history, 32 players have rushed for 10,000 or more yards over the course of their careers. How many of the 32 can you name in five minutes?

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 18

Steelers Make Troubling Decision With Rising Star

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a good thing going, but that only seemed to last one game. Now, they're trying to change things, and it's not working. So much so, that they find themselves with another loss, and fans worried about the future.

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Which NFL players are the most interesting trade candidates?

The NFL trade deadline looms in early November, and several teams with seller profiles have emerged. Here are the top candidates to be traded before that point.

NFL News / Stripe Hype / October 16

Nick Herbig could embarrass the Bengals if they’re not ready in Week 7

The Cincinnati Bengals’ defense faces a daunting task on Thursday Night Football when they take on their AFC North rival, the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers will have their ears pinned back when going after newly minted Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco in the pocket.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 14

Steelers Champion Makes Bold T.J. Watt, Nick Herbig Statement

The Pittsburgh Steelers have seen a complete revival of sorts on both sides of the ball, as they have jumped out to a 4-1 record to begin the season. The

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 14

Steelers Officially Have Pass Rush Trio

The Pittsburgh Steelers' elite pass rush is officially upgraded from a duo to a trio after their defensive masterclass against the Cleveland Browns. The Steelers walked out of their Week 6 contest with a decisive 23-9 victory, holding Cleveland to three field goals and zero touchdowns in their first meeting of the 2025 season.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / A to Z Sports / October 13

Mike Tomlin's odd decision before the Steelers vs. Browns game makes a lot more sense after Nick Herbig's dominant performance

Nick Herbig will forever be the poster child for what development at the NFL level looks like. If you told every team in the league that he would turn into a player who was on pace to record double-digit sacks despite not starting, he would have been gone well before round four of the NFL Draft.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 13

NFL Week 6 winners, losers: Rico Dowdle gets revenge on Cowboys; MVP QB performances

Now that most of the NFL's Week 6 schedule is complete, it is time to look at some of the biggest winners and losers from around the league.

Cowboys run defense still can't 'buckle up' for Dowdle or other RBs

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield delivers early MVP statement

Jaxon Smith-Njigba continues hot start as Seahawks down Jaguars

Steelers defense shines, hold Browns out of endzone in wire-to-wire win

Aaron Rodgers sends strong message to Steelers' team owner

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 12

Mike Tomlin Makes It Clear That Steelers' Nick Herbig Is Ready To Unseat Alex Highsmith

The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense saw rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel making just his second start in the NFL in Week 6. The Cleveland Browns came to Pittsburgh with the hopes of an upset, but it was the Steelers that came away with a 23-9 victory.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / October 11

Steelers Get Another Boost Before Browns Game

The Pittsburgh Steelers have two prominant names returning to their lineup in Week 6 against the Cleveland Browns, including a linebacker that has missed time with a sprained ankle.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 9

Steelers' Teryl Austin Makes Powerful Promise About OLB Nick Herbig

The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Nick Herbig in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. In his rookie season, playing time was hard to come by for Herbig as the defense was filled with talent in front of him.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 6

Steelers' Nick Herbig Reveals His Secret To An Amazing Start In 2025

The Pittsburgh Steelers have gotten off to a good start in 2025 as the team has a 3-1 record heading into Week 6. Pittsburgh has a pretty firm lead in the AFC North as the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals have had nightmare beginnings to the new campaign, and the Cleveland Browns continue to be the stereotypical Cleveland Browns.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 4

'We'll Absolutely Do It': Steelers Fans Finally Get Promising Update On Defensive Attack Moving Forward

The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering their bye week in Week 5 of the 2025 season. This bye week is a little earlier than most teams would want, but it is warranted as the team traveled to Ireland in Week 4 and is also searching to regain some health on both sides of the ball.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 30

Steelers' Nick Herbig Draws Comparison To The Great James Harrison

The Pittsburgh Steelers' pass rush has gone from being heavily questioned, to being as electric as everyone anticipated for 2025. The front seven has combined for 11 sacks in Weeks 3 and 4.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Athlon Sports / September 29

Steelers Reporter Thinks Team Should Trade $68 Million Starter to Get a WR2

The Pittsburgh Steelers may have another gem emerging on their defense. Nick Herbig has been called into action over the past few weeks because of an injury to Alex Highsmith.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / September 29

Steelers Have a Star in Nick Herbig

The Pittsburgh Steelers have now put together back-to-back strong defensive performances, and Nick Herbig has been at the center of both of them. With

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 18

Steelers Have Troubling Trend Surrounding Nick Herbig

The Pittsburgh Steelers' primary goal for their Week 3 contest against the New England Patriots is simple: slow down the opposing team's rush offense. The failures in that regard have been the storyline ever since they gave up 105 rushing yards on 13 carries to Kenneth Walker III of the Seattle Seahawks in the prior game.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 12

Steelers Are 'Very Optimistic' About Key Defensive Piece Returning Against Seahawks

The Pittsburgh Steelers came away with a win in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season after beating the New York Jets. Pittsburgh's offense shattered expectations as the group was able to score consistently and put up 34 points in the victory, but the defensive side of the ball for the Steelers left a lot to be desired.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steel City Underground / June 28