Steelers' Top Talent Extensions: Porter, Herbig, or Washington?

0:00On April 8th, Pittsburgh Steelers are gearing up to lock in their top young talent with new contracts, starting with cornerback Joey Porter Jr. as the main priority this offseason. Traditionally, they handle these deals in the summer post draft, like they did last year, with TJ Watt and Dishon Elliott. Porter's extension is a sure thing, setting off a chain for others. Next up, the team faces a tough call between outside linebacker Nick Herbig and Titan Darnel Washington, with only one likely getting a deal. Before the 2026 season, both are 24-year-olds showing big promise, but the Steelers can't keep everyone long-term right now. Fans and insiders are buzzing about the impact, especially with the ed rushers aging out soon. Herbig's been on the edge of a double-digit sack, year over his first three seasons, and a team source at the draft combine said they're planning to. Have him around for years, that makes him a high-stakes priority to avoid losing him after a breakout. On Herbig, picture a three-year, $45 million extension cheaper than Alex Highsmith's $17 million a year, securing him through age, 27.

1:10For Washington, who exploded with 364 receiving yards last year, while dominating as a blocker, a four-year, 32 million. Deal fits easy under Pat Friarmouth's $12 million annual, whichever way they go, expect two extensions before the season kicks off. Porter's locked, but that second spot stays wide open, keeping Pittsburgh's, future defense and offense in the spotlight. This has been NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.