Reserve-Ret
Injury Undisclosed
Est. Return 2/9/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Herbig missed four games due to a hamstring injury in 2024, but he was still on the field for more than twice as many defensive snaps as he was as a rookie in 2023. The 23-year-old recorded 22 tackles (13 solo), including 5.5 sacks, along with four forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. He'll likely have to settle for a part-time role in 2025, but if T.J. Watt and the Steelers can't come to an agreement in their contract dispute, Herbig may be thrust into a larger role. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a contract with the Commanders in March of 2025.
Retires from NFL
The Commanders placed Herbig on the reserve/retired list Tuesday, Zach Selby of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Herbig ended last season on IR due to a torn rotator cuff but appeared healthy and ready to contribute as a reserve interior offensive lineman for Washington. However, he'll instead hang up the cleats after starting in 30 of his 61 career appearances in the NFL.
Herbig ended last season on IR due to a torn rotator cuff but appeared healthy and ready to contribute as a reserve interior offensive lineman for Washington. However, he'll instead hang up the cleats after starting in 30 of his 61 career appearances in the NFL.
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Measurables Review
How do Nate Herbig's measurables compare to other guard?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 4"Weight
334 lbs40-Yard Dash
5.41 secShuttle Time
5.04 secCone Drill
8.15 secVertical Jump
24.0 inBroad Jump
90 inBench Press
29 repsHand Length
10.13 inArm Length
32.38 in
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2024
2021
Herbig appeared in all 17 games for the Steelers in 2023 and is competing to serve as the team's starting center in 2024.
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Lands with Washington
The Commanders signed Herbig on Friday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
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Healthy for free agency
Herbig (shoulder), who spent the entire 2024 season on IR due to a torn rotator cuff, has attained a clean bill of health for the start of free agency, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Heads to IR
Pittsburgh placed Herbig (shoulder) on the reserve/injured list Tuesday.
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Dealing with torn rotator cuff
Herbig has been diagnosed with a torn rotator cuff that could force him to sit out for the entire 2024 season, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
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Out for extended period
Herbig will be out for an extended period of time with a significant shoulder injury, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
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Could miss season
Herbig has a torn rotator cuff that could cost him the entire 2024 season, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
ANALYSIS
The veteran had been expected to begin the season at center for the Steelers, but his loss leaves a big hole in the team's offensive line. 2024 second-round pick Zach Frazier will now likely start at center, and while he might have taken over the job at some point this year anyway, he'll now be pushed into the role ahead of schedule unless Pittsburgh looks outside the organization for reinforcements.
The veteran had been expected to begin the season at center for the Steelers, but his loss leaves a big hole in the team's offensive line. 2024 second-round pick Zach Frazier will now likely start at center, and while he might have taken over the job at some point this year anyway, he'll now be pushed into the role ahead of schedule unless Pittsburgh looks outside the organization for reinforcements.