Breiden Fehoko, a former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman, has publicly advocated for the team to extend outside linebacker Nick Herbig before he enters free agency. Speaking on a podcast Tuesday, Fehoko emphasized the value of keeping the young player alongside established stars T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith.
Fehoko appeared on the Kaboly + Mack show and stated his position clearly. “We gotta pay Nick Herbig, 100 percent,” he said. He noted that while few teams pay three edge rushers, the Steelers have a strong group that should be retained if the price is right. Fehoko highlighted Herbig’s youth and Highsmith’s age under 30 as reasons to build around them while giving Watt flexibility in his later career years.
