Herbig was released from the reserve/retired list Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Herbig announced his retirement from the NFL at the end of July while recovering from a torn rotator cuff. He is theoretically now free to sign with any team, though he hasn't indicated that he plans to play again.
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Nate Herbig: Retires from NFL
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The Commanders placed Herbig on the reserve/retired list Tuesday, Zach Selby of the team's official site reports.
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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Commanders' Nate Herbig: Lands with Washington
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The Commanders signed Herbig on Friday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Herbig has returned to health after a torn rotator cuff forced him to miss all of Pittsburgh's 2024 season, and he now joins Washington as a veteran option at guard. He'll assist the interior of the Commanders' offensive line in keeping Jayden Daniels, the reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year, upright during the upcoming season.
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Steelers' Nate Herbig: Healthy for free agency
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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.
Herbig missed all of the 2024 season due to a torn rotator cuff sustained in August, but he played a full 17-game campaign (two starts) with the team in 2023. He may need to search for a backup role at guard in free agency.
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Steelers' Nate Herbig: Done for season
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Pittsburgh placed Herbig (shoulder) on the reserve/injured list Tuesday.
Herbig tore his rotator cuff during practice in the lead up to Saturday's preseason game against Buffalo. He played in all 17 regular-season games with the Steelers last season (including two starts), and he had the inside track on the starting job at center. Now that Herbig is out for the year, Pittsburgh will turn to rookie second-round pick Zach Frazier to serve under center for the 2024 season.
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Steelers' Nate Herbig: Out for extended period
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Herbig will be out for an extended period of time with a significant shoulder injury, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Herbig's status for Saturday's preseason game was questionable, but now his missed time could even bleed into the season. Rookie Zach Frazier should slide into the center position and fill in while Herbig is sidelined.
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Steelers' Nate Herbig: May miss Saturday's preseason game
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Herbig is managing an undisclosed injury and may not suit up for Saturday's preseason contest against Buffalo, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
The nature of Herbig's injury hasn't been shared, though head coach Mike Tomlin didn't seem to consider it serious, calling the issue a "training camp level injury," per Nick Farabaugh of Penn Live. Herbig is slated to work as the Steelers' starting center this season, but Zach Frazier ran with the starting offense in his place at practice Thursday.
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Steelers' Nate Herbig: Back at practice Wednesday
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Herbig (shoulder) was a full participant in Pittsburgh's practice Wednesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Herbig dealt with a shoulder injury this preseason that sidelined him during practice in mid-August. The 25-year-old now appears fully healthy heading into Sunday's season opener against San Francisco. Herbig signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Steelers this offseason, and he is expected to serve as the top reserve on the team's interior offensive line.
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Steelers' Nate Herbig: Dealing with shoulder injury
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Herbig (shoulder) didn't practice Tuesday, Alex Kozora of Steelers Depot reports.
Herbig was initially injured in practice Sunday. The veteran lineman inked a two-year, $8 million deal with the Steelers in the offseason and is expected to be the top interior reserve.
