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Travis Kelce almost whiffs on Steelers' up-and-comer
- Kelce didn’t instantly recall Nick Herbig but quickly recognized the Steelers edge rusher as a growing threat.
- Kelce called Herbig a smart player with a strong motor on the New Heights podcast.
- Herbig’s 2025 season included 7.5 sacks and 30 tackles in 15 games with six starts.
- The Steelers gave Herbig a four-year, $100 million extension with $42 million guaranteed.
- The extension makes Herbig the first non-starter to land that level of money.
- The Steelers will visit Kansas City next season to face Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs.
- Kelce highlighted Herbig as a player who is now widely recognized inside Pittsburgh.
- The reference originates from a Steelers Wire piece that covered Kelce’s remarks.
- Herbig’s presence is part of Pittsburgh’s plan to extend their edge-rushing depth.
- The piece situates Herbig as a rising star with potential long-term impact for the Steelers.
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