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Welcome to the Steelers Afternoon Drive, our new daily podcast featuring all the latest Steelers news and analysis. Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the team signing WR Levi Wentz and releasing LB Daylan Carnell and P Aidan Laros in the process. We then discuss the idea of moving Alex Highsmith for a 2027 second-round pick. What is the next big trend that will come into play in the NFL? We discuss. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Check out the show on our YouTube page, or find it on Megaphone or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ray Fittipaldo from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette comes on The Fan Hotline to address the latest involving the Steelers with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson.

June 14, 2026 - For Episode 1,928 on this Sunday afternoon, Dr. Melanie Friedlander explains why she doesn't think Alex Highsmith is going anywhere, despite speculation after Nick Herbig's new deal. ⁠⁠⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering a new era in 2026, and expectations are rising fast. On this episode of State of the Steelers, Daniel from Steel Curtain Network takes a deep dive into what Steelers Nation should realistically expect from this year's rookie class. Which rookies are locks to make the roster? Who could see meaningful playing time? And which players may need more development before making an impact? We'll also discuss the noticeable changes taking place under Mike McCarthy. Reports from OTAs and offseason workouts suggest a more demanding and intense approach compared to previous seasons. What does that mean for player development, team culture, and the Steelers' chances of competing in 2026? Plus, we examine the future of Alex Highsmith. If the Steelers were to explore trade options, what kind of compensation could they realistically expect in return? Is moving Highsmith even a possibility, or is it a discussion that should be off-limits? Join Daniel and the Steel Curtain Network as we break down the biggest storylines shaping the Steelers heading into training camp. Check out Meinelschmidt Distillery at meineldistillery.com and use the code SCNJUN to save 10% at checkout! #Steelers #HereWeGo #StateOfTheSteelers #SteelCurtainNetwork #MikeMcCarthy #AlexHighsmith #SteelersNation #NFL #TrainingCamp #OTAs #NFLDraft #PittsburghSteelers #HereWeGoSteelers #NFLNews #SteelersTalk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pittsburgh Steelers are being faced with a difficult situation. Alex Highsmith may not be happy after Nick Herbig signed a $100 million deal. But what if the Steelers had an out? One in the form of a second-year player who could be their next star next to Herbig. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson wonder if LB Alex Highsmith will demand a contract extension after some other Steelers got one already this offseason. Also, would this veteran QB make sense for the Steelers to acquire for the 2027-28 season? And Ray Fittipaldo from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette comes on The Fan Hotline. June 10, 2026, 8:00 Hour

Nick Herbig joins Just Football to celebrate his massive $100 million contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Nick breaks down the moment he found out the deal was done, what it means to be a Steeler for life, and the role his big brother played in shaping his career. He opens up about learning from TJ Watt and Alex Highsmith, the intense Wisconsin summer workouts, his growing sack totals, and the mental stress of the contract negotiation process. Plus, Nick talks Aaron Rodgers, his Hawaii roots, the "Area 51" nickname, and plays a Steelers-only 20-0 Draft game to close things out. Follow NOT JUST FOOTBALL ▶ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NotJustFootballwithCamHeyward

Ed Troup and Brian Batko continue their conversation with Vince Williams as he shares his thoughts on the current Steelers defense, including TJ Watt, Nick Herbig, Alex Highsmith, and Jalen Ramsey. Vince discusses the team's strengths, leadership, and what to expect from the defense heading into the upcoming season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Highsmith was back at Steelers OTAs and participated on Monday. Nick doesn't think there is any ill-will that Nick Herbig is making more money. Nick doesn't think Highsmith will hold-out or hold-in. T.J. Watt could have less than 82% of the snaps and could be the way to keep Herbig and Highsmith with good snaps. Crowley thinks Porter Jr. and Dean could be one of the best corner duos in the league, and Nick agrees. Ramsey is going to play safety and slot corner. He thinks Jaquon Brisker is going to play 80-85% of the snaps, DeShon Elliott 70-75%.

The Chicago Bears may have one of the most exciting teams in the NFL, but there is still one major concern that refuses to go away: the pass rush. After finishing near the bottom of the league in sacks last season, should Ryan Poles pick up the phone and call the Pittsburgh Steelers about a potential Alex Highsmith trade? Haize breaks down why the $68 million edge rusher could be the perfect running mate for Montez Sweat, what the Bears should be willing to give up, and why Chicago cannot simply bank on internal development alone.Plus, did Green Bay Packers star Micah Parsons really call Caleb Williams the No. 1 player in the NFL? Haize reacts to Parsons shouting out “The Iceman,” the attempted backpedal afterward, and why Bears fans should absolutely have fun with a Packers star giving Caleb his flowers.Later, Ben Johnson's comments about Kyler Gordon raise a real conversation about trust, availability, and what Gordon must prove to the Bears coaching staff after another injury-limited stretch. Haize also discusses why the Bears are encouraged by Braxton Jones heading into 2026 and whether he can lock down the starting left tackle job.Chicago Bears Central brings you Bears rumors, Bears news, Caleb Williams analysis, Ben Johnson updates, Ryan Poles roster moves, Bears trade targets, and everything Bears fans need to know heading into the 2026 NFL season.

The Pittsburgh Steelers got a warning shot that a trade for Alex Highsmith could open up at any minute. However, they may need to take it as a warning for themselves as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gerry Dulac calls in to share his perspective on the supposedly confusing story regarding Alex Highsmith missing mandatory mini camp last week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discussing potential trade targets for the Cowboys, Brian and Dawson analyze Alex Highsmith's situation with the Steelers and evaluate Dan Graziano's list of available players like Maxx Crosby and Josh Sweat. They also debate the team's backfield depth, focusing on the potential of young prospects like Phil Mafah and Jaydn Ott to compete during training camp. 01:22 - Alex Highsmith Trade Rumors 03:13 - NFL Trade Deadline Candidates 09:43 - Cowboys Running Back Depth

On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, the Post-Gazette's Christopher Carter and Noah Hiles digest a busy week of moves from the Steelers and their AFC North rivals. Did GM Omar Khan invest too much in depth players like Nick Herbig and Darnell Washington with extensions this week? Considering their lower depth chart status behind names like Alex Highsmith, Pat Freiermuth and T.J. Watt? Or do these moves set Khan up to potentially make some trades as he looks to bolster the roster around Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Jaylen Warren, Cam Heyward and others? Our duo tackles those questions, then ponders the implications of the Myles Garrett trade. Should Khan be more aggressive like the Rams if the goal is to compete meaningfully for a Super Bowl in 2026? Where does this deal leave the Cleveland Browns? And how will the absence of Garrett within the division impact the Steelers' playoff chances? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Brendan Howe joins us to discuss if we are buying what the Steelers are selling in regard to Alex Highsmith, the biggest winners and losers from the coaching staff changes, how things are going at this portion of the calendar for Dylan Cook and Kaleb Johnson, the Bears move to Indiana and much more. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are we in for a summer of great baseball? We love hearing calls of great Pirates wins. Doug Whaley thinks the Steelers could only get a third round pick for T.J. Watt or Alex Highsmith. Mike Florio looked over the numbers and it wouldn't be terrible for the Steelers to trade T.J. Watt with his cap money. Joe wants the Pirates to skip a day and have Paul Skenes pitch against Ohtani. 

Ray thinks the Darnell Washington deal makes sense and doesn't hurt their cap number. Ray was surprised that Nick Herbig signed for as much as he did. Ray thinks the Joey Porter Jr. deal will get done. If the Steelers move off a pass rusher, he thinks it's Alex Highsmith. He doesn't think they have to trade either. Herbig is now making $6.5 million more than Highsmith per season.

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: Pirates insider Jason Mackey joined the show. There are no current talks with Oneil Cruz on a long-term extension. His value is skyrocketing. Cruz's power potential is large and his plate discipline so much better. Baseball told everyone they're trying to command small market teams to spend $171 million. People are on the owners' side. Are we in for a summer of great baseball? Doug Whaley thinks the Steelers could only get a third round pick for T.J. Watt or Alex Highsmith.

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joined the show. Ray thinks the Darnell Washington deal makes sense and doesn't hurt their cap number. Ray was surprised that Nick Herbig signed for as much as he did. Herbig is now making $6.5 million more than Highsmith per season. "I wouldn't be surprised if Highsmith held-in." The Pirates piggyback worked Thursday!

The Pirates took 2 of 3 against the Astros as they set sail for a massive 6-game stretch against the Braves and Dodgers. How will this go? If things go well, who breaks out? If things don't, who is to blame? There's also a massive concert in town this weekend. Can the Pirates weather the storm of the Braves and Dodgers? Steelers insider Nick Farabaugh from Penn Live dot com joined the show. Nick shared that he will NOT be in attendance for Morgan Wallen this weekend even though he is a fan of his music. Nick expects Joey Porter Jr. to get a deal done with the Steelers before the season starts, on the heels of a pair of his class of 2023 teammates getting paid. Nick thinks we see Alex Highsmith and TJ Watt in black & gold this season following the Nick Herbig contract extension. Nick isn't sure if Highsmith goes the hold-in route like we've seen from players in the past. Nick projects Keeanu Benton getting 16-18 million bucks if the Steelers sign him long-term. Is Darnell Washington TE1?

Mark Kaboly joins the show for the next hour. Mark said on twitter that Alex Highsmith looked like death on Tuesday after Nick Herbig signed an extension with the Steelers. Kaboly says that the Steelers are ‘all in' this year. Mark does not trust that the Steelers would trade Alex Highsmith, even if they were offered a first rounder. He also thinks that the Steelers shouldn't be worried about getting Nick Herbig a lot of reps until his contract extension kicks in next year. More with Mark Kaboly. Mark says that it is a forgone conclusion that Joey Porter Jr. will get paid, it is just a matter of when. He thinks it'll be around $25 million a year for Porter. Nick Farabaugh thinks that Keeanu Benton will get between 16-18 million dollars a year, mark says that it seems like a lot. More with Mark. Mark has a cutout of his own face on his wall, visible to those watching on the video stream. Mike McCarthy has gone out of his way recently to praise Mason Rudolph, which Mark thinks is very interesting. Mark says that he doesn't know a single Morgan Wallen song, and that he wouldn't watch his concert if it was in his backyard.

Steelers insider Nick Farabaugh from Penn Live dot com joined the show. Nick shared that he will NOT be in attendance for Morgan Wallen this weekend even though he is a fan of his music. Nick expects Joey Porter Jr. to get a deal done with the Steelers before the season starts, on the heels of a pair of his class of 2023 teammates getting paid. Nick thinks we see Alex Highsmith and TJ Watt in black & gold this season following the Nick Herbig contract extension. Nick isn't sure if Highsmith goes the hold-in route like we've seen from players in the past. Nick projects Keeanu Benton getting 16-18 million bucks if the Steelers sign him long-term. Is Darnell Washington TE1?

(00:50) Nick Herbig signs new 4-year, $100M deal with Steelers (03:45) What does Nick Herbig’s new deal mean for T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith? (08:15) Steelers HC Mike McCarthy on LB group: “You can never have enough good football players” (28:45) PFT: Senate hearing on “Protect College Sports Act” didn’t plow much new ground (42:30) Micah Parsons to miss start of seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Thursday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, the Post-Gazette's Adam Bittner and Christopher Carter react to news that the Steelers are re-signing Darnell Washington to a long-term contract extension. Was this deal a good one for GM Omar Khan and coach Mike McCarthy? Or will that depend upon how they use Washington alongside other receiving options like DK Metcalf, Germie Bernard, Michael Pittman Jr., Pat Freiermuth and Jaylen Warren? Is it a surprise that this deal got done before Joey Porter Jr.'s or Keeanu Benton's? And how does this deal impact those negotiations? Our duo tackles those questions. Then takes stock of the team's EDGE rusher situation following Nick Herbig's extension earlier in the week. Could the move necessitate a trade of Alex Highsmith or T.J. Watt before the season? And is the term still investing too heavily in a defense that isn't producing dominant results? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Florio said that the first two years of T.J. Watt's contract were fully guaranteed, and the signing bonus spread out. The Steelers would have a net gain of +$12 million in savings. There wouldn't be as big of a financial burden trading T.J Watt. Joe would sell high on Alex Highsmith.

Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. After Nick Herbig signed his extension with the Steelers, are Alex Highsmith or TJ Watt on the block? Was Highsmith actually ‘sick' yesterday when he missed practice? Ray said we won't really know how Highsmith will feel about this unless he openly breaks his silence before training camp. Ray doesn't expect the recent signings to deter the Steelers from signing Joey Porter Jr. to a new deal. Is Pat Freiermuth at risk of losing more reps? Ray isn't sure if Robert Tonyan makes the team even though he signed a deal with the Steelers today. Is Yahya Black a future nose tackle in the Steelers defense? Ray projected around $25M/year for Porter.

If the Pirates bullpen played to even an average level, they would be 12 games over .500 this season. Poni wondered if the Pirates should kick the tires on a Bailey Falter reunion. The biggest insider in all of baseball suggested the Pirates could still deal Carmen Mlodzinski, but would that make sense since the team needs bullpen arms more than anything? What if a Mlodzinski trade netted a true late-game reliever in return? With the Pirates recent success of trading away borderline starters, should they try it again? Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. After Nick Herbig signed his extension with the Steelers, are Alex Highsmith or TJ Watt on the block? Was Highsmith actually ‘sick' yesterday when he missed practice? Ray said we won't really know how Highsmith will feel about this unless he openly breaks his silence before training camp. Ray doesn't expect the recent signings to deter the Steelers from signing Joey Porter Jr. to a new deal. Is Pat Freiermuth at risk of losing more reps? Ray isn't sure if Robert Tonyan makes the team even though he signed a deal with the Steelers today. Is Yahya Black a future nose tackle in the Steelers defense? Ray projected around $25M/year for Porter. Name Game.

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June 3, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 145 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning show, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing Pittsburgh Steelers finally signing free agent S Darnell Savage to a one-year contract on Tuesday. We also discuss the player waived to make room for Savage on the roster. The Steelers had five players in for tryouts on Tuesday, so Alex and I go over that list players, which is headlined by TE Robert Tonyan and ILB Jamin Davis. The Cleveland Browns traded away DE Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, so Alex and I both chime in on what that deal included and now means for both teams as well as the Steelers. Alex and I then talk a little bit more about the Steelers' decision to sign OLB Nick Herbig to a four-year, $100 million contract extension on Tuesday. We discuss how the onus is now on the Steelers to find a way to get Herbig on the field more in 2026 and even it is part of a three outside linebacker package that also includes T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith. With the Herbig extension now completed, Alex and I address the plausibility and probability of the Steelers trading away one of Watt or Highsmith. We discuss the possible highest draft pick compensation for either player as part of any type of trade and if either of us would consider such a deal. The Steelers now seem poised to sign CB Joey Porter Jr. to a contract extension on the heels of Herbig getting done, so Alex and I speculate what a new deal might ultimately look like for him. We also discuss the possibility of Porter receiving fully guaranteed money beyond 2026 should he indeed wind up signing a contract extension this offseason. This 87-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above, and we make sure to answer a few listener emails we have received to close out this show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11am hour of The K&C Masterpiece! Dallas Cowboys news of the day (What about Alex Highsmith? / Is there a real LT competition? / What to do with James Houston). AM ON THE FM: National Bicycle Day / how a rap lyric got a Principal fired. Gridiron Gravy: Which NFL players have the most money at stake this season?

The guys debate the actual value of NFL OTAs following a mandated day off and discuss the roster impact of missing players. They also explore potential trade targets like Alex Highsmith while analyzing the organization's philosophy on building through the draft versus aggressive veteran acquisitions.

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo report from Day 2 of the team's mandatory minicamp at its South Side facility. They react to the news that Nick Herbig has signed a lucrative contract extension. What does this mean for coach Mike McCarthy and DC Patrick Graham's defense moving forward? Could a move be made with T.J. Watt or Alex Highsmith, who both have significant contracts of their own at the same position? Or could GM Omar Khan really be looking to pay big money to all three moving forward? And what implications could Herbig's deal have on negotiations with other 2023 NFL draft class members including Joey Porter Jr., Darnell Washington and Keeanu Benton? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we wrap up the team's minicamp. What do we make of TJ Watt saying his stubbornness is the reason we haven't seen him rush much other than over the RT? Alex Highsmith was absent with an illness per the team, after several questions were raised about him not being in attendance. Could Keeanu Benton be the next guy in line for an extension? What do we make of the pressure vs sack conversation? What about impact plays as a whole? Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League.Today, it's the new contract handed out to edge rusher Nick Herbig, what it means for fellow outside linebackers Alex Highsmith and T.J. Watt, and whether that means a trade is now inevitable.Alan breaks it down:#steelers #herewego #nfl CONNECT WITH STEELERS NOW: Steelers Now: https://steelersnow.com SN on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pghsteelersnow SN on FB: https://facebook.com/steelersnow SN on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/pghsteelersnow/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson discuss what the Steelers may do next now that LB Nick Herbig has gotten a four-year, $100 million contract.

One day after Nick Herbig inked his $100M+ extension with the Steelers, Alex Highsmith missed practice. Steelers PR quickly got ahead of the narrative stating that Highsmith was ‘sick.' If a team approached the Steelers about trading Highsmith in exchange for a 2nd round pick, should they say Yes?

Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Mike thinks it will be difficult for Aaron Donald to return to the NFL because it's so much easier said than done. But does he ponder it a little bit more because Myles Garrett will now face a lot of the attention? Mike reacted to the Nick Herbig deal and thinks the Steelers are opening up business for Alex Highsmith or TJ Watt. He said teams always make the call, it's just a matter of how long those conversations are. Mike thinks this will actually strengthen the case for Joey Porter Jr. to get paid this offseason. Mike still thinks the trade discussion with TJ Watt begins with a 1st round pick, noting a lot of the recent trades in the NFL. How complicated would a Watt trade be?

Mike McCarthy said Nick Herbig ‘deserved' his new deal with the Steelers, after inking a contract that makes him one of the highest-paid ‘reserve' players in NFL history. It's a $100M+ deal for the Steelers third edge rusher on the depth chart. Are the Steelers going to make it more of a true 3-man rotation if they don't deal TJ Watt or Alex Highsmith? It's hard to take down the snaps for the two players ahead of Herbig.

93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Jeff confirmed that Alex Highsmith was in the building today after he missed practice. The miss came the day after Nick Herbig signed his new contract with the Steelers, which created some skepticism. Jeff told us the team is not exploring trades including Highsmith because they really want to get all 3 players on the field at the same time. Jeff explained the difference between Mike McCarthy and Mike Tomlin when it comes to practice structure. How will things look with their defense? Jeff said the team is going to Kennywood tomorrow.

One day after Nick Herbig inked his $100M+ extension with the Steelers, Alex Highsmith missed practice. Steelers PR quickly got ahead of the narrative stating that Highsmith was ‘sick.' If a team approached the Steelers about trading Highsmith in exchange for a 2nd round pick, should they say Yes? Are fans buying the ‘illness' excuse for Alex Highsmith today at practice? One legendary caller said the Steelers are the ‘North Korea of the NFL' because they have an answer for everything. Bucco Minute – Another big night for the Pirates last night, beating the Astros 10-6 in Houston. Home runs from Endy Rodriguez, Oneil Cruz and Brandon Lowe. Mike Burrows started for the Astros and did his usual (not great). The guys can't get over how big the Buccos have won a trade. Should the Pirates prioritize Cruz or Lowe if they need to pay someone $200M?

Mike McCarthy said Nick Herbig ‘deserved' his new deal with the Steelers, after inking a contract that makes him one of the highest-paid ‘reserve' players in NFL history. It's a $100M+ deal for the Steelers third edge rusher on the depth chart. Are the Steelers going to make it more of a true 3-man rotation if they don't deal TJ Watt or Alex Highsmith? It's hard to take down the snaps for the two players ahead of Herbig. What does the Nick Herbig contract mean for Joey Porter Jr. or other players that are up for new deals with the Steelers? Is there a real chance Aaron Donald comes back after the Rams traded for Myles Garrett? Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Mike thinks it will be difficult for Aaron Donald to return to the NFL because it's so much easier said than done. But does he ponder it a little bit more because Myles Garrett will now face a lot of the attention? Mike reacted to the Nick Herbig deal and thinks the Steelers are opening up business for Alex Highsmith or TJ Watt. He said teams always make the call, it's just a matter of how long those conversations are. Mike thinks this will actually strengthen the case for Joey Porter Jr. to get paid this offseason. Mike still thinks the trade discussion with TJ Watt begins with a 1st round pick, noting a lot of the recent trades in the NFL. How complicated would a Watt trade be?

4 straight wins for the Buccos with the offense on fire. Are you starting to believe? The offense has scored 35 runs in the last 4 games. Are the bullpen arms still worrying you? The guys praised Wilber Dotel. Can you see this team being in the World Series? 93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Jeff confirmed that Alex Highsmith was in the building today after he missed practice. The miss came the day after Nick Herbig signed his new contract with the Steelers, which created some skepticism. Jeff told us the team is not exploring trades including Highsmith because they really want to get all 3 players on the field at the same time. Jeff explained the difference between Mike McCarthy and Mike Tomlin when it comes to practice structure. How will things look with their defense? Jeff said the team is going to Kennywood tomorrow. Judge Donny – Will Paul Skenes finish 1st or 2nd in the Cy Young voting?

Chris Admaski and Tim Benz discuss the future of the Steelers OLB position after Nick Herbig gets a new contract, trade rumors swirl around Alex Highsmith, and T.J. Watt makes an interesting admission about his time in Mike Tomlin's defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 2, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 144 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Tuesday afternoon show, an emergency episode, Alex Kozora and I get right into discussing Pittsburgh Steelers OLB Nick Herbig coming to terms with the team on a four-year, $100 million contract extension at the start of the annual mandatory minicamp practices. Alex and I go over the early details related to Herbig's contract extension and where he now ranks league-wide as far as edge rushers in the NFL. We also discuss how early the Steelers were able to get the Herbig extension done and how refreshing that was. Alex and I then look at what this contract extension now might mean when it comes to getting him on the field more in 2026. We discuss how the team is likely to still stick with T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith in 2026 as well and how new DC Patrick Graham needs a plan to make sure all three outside linebackers are utilized enough. Alex and I talk about how Herbig is still an ascending player and how he now provides great insurance at the outside linebacker position moving past the 2026 season, and especially if either Watt or Highsmith don't play up above the line this year. We make sure to address how much Herbig's 2026 salary cap charge is likely to increase now and if the team will provide any fully guaranteed money in the new deal past the 2026 season. Finally, Alex and I discuss how Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. might not be too far behind Herbig when it comes to his expected offseason contract extension. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo report from the first day of the team's mandatory minicamp at its South Side facility. Why was rookie CB Daylen Everette a frequent target for QB Aaron Rodgers and WR DK Metcalf in drills? And how did he perform? Was it a surprise that no players held out or held in amid contract negotiations with names like Joey Porter Jr., Darnell Washington and Nick Herbig? And what did we learn about new DC Patrick Graham's plans for the season with names like Jalen Ramsey, T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith and others on the field for practice for the first time this offseason? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the Steelers giving EDGE rusher Nick Herbig a four-year $100M contract extension. What does this mean, if anything for the futures of TJ Watt and Alex Highsmith? How will the team use Nick Herbig in 2026 that could be different from his role up to this point? Does there have to be an odd man out this season? We also discuss the team signing Darnell Savage, what went down at mandatory minicamp and much more. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson wonder if the Steelers will be willing to spend the money to keep LBs T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith and Nick Herbig after this upcoming season is over.

Hour 3: Poni reacts to the breaking news that Nick Herbig has gotten a contract extension. Does this mean Alex Highsmith is about to get traded? Dom says this means Joey Porter Jr. is about to get paid handsomely.

More on the Steelers extending Nick Herbig. Poni still doesn't know whether or not to be happy about the move or not. Callers also seem to have differing opinions on the signing, considering that Herbig hasn't been a starter for a whole season yet. Should the Steelers trade Alex Highsmith now that Herbig has signed a massive contract?