Nov 12, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Steelers guard Nate Herbig (71) takes the field against the Green Bay Packers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Steelers await word on injured C Nate Herbig, RB Jaylen Warren

Pittsburgh Steelers center Nate Herbig could miss the season with a torn rotator cuff, multiple outlets reported, and running back Jaylen Warren is likely out “multiple weeks” with a hamstring injury.

Rookie Zach Frazier, a second-round pick from West Virginia, could be thrust into an immediate starting role in Herbig’s spot.

The Steelers are reportedly awaiting a second opinion on the extent of the injury to Herbig.

He was hurt last week in practice, coach Mike Tomlin confirmed after Saturday’s preseason loss to the Buffalo Bills.

“Nate’s got an injury that’s being continually evaluated,” Tomlin said. “I think he’s getting a second opinion. I want to wait to that. I’ll give you guys some information probably the next time we come together, but I was largely satisfied with the work that I saw from Zach.”

Warren was pegged to be the RB1 for Pittsburgh after he rushed for 784 yards and four touchdowns last season, averaging 5.3 yards per carry. He also hauled in 61 receptions for 370 yards. Tomlin said the Steelers would wait for an evaluation before any consideration is given to resetting the depth chart at the position, with Najee Harris in line to return to the starting role if Warren can’t play Sept. 8 at Atlanta in the regular-season opener, as ESPN reported Monday.

Herbig mostly played guard during his first five seasons in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles (2019-21), New York Jets (2022) and Steelers but had worked in camp as the first-team center.

He played in all 17 games (two starts) in his first season with Pittsburgh in 2023 and has played in 61 games (30 starts) since signing with Philadelphia as an undrafted free agent in 2019.

Frazier, 22, was a first-team All-Big 12 selection with the Mountaineers in 2023. He started 37 consecutive games at West Virginia.

–Field Level Media

Aug 12, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Jets guard Isaiah Williams (72) and guard Nate Herbig (71) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Steelers reach 2-year deal with G Nate Herbig

The Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to terms with guard Nate Herbig on a two-year, $8 million contract, NFL Network reported Tuesday.

The deal, which reportedly includes $4 million guaranteed, can become official Wednesday when the new league year begins.

Herbig, 24, started 11 games for the New York Jets last season after playing his first three campaigns (33 games, 17 starts) with the Philadelphia Eagles (2019-21).

Steelers assistant general manager Andy Weidl was in Philadelphia’s front office during Herbig’s time there and projects him as a starter, per the report.

Pittsburgh also agreed to a two-year deal to retain safety Damontae Kazee, according to multiple reports.

Kazee, 29, had 20 tackles and two interceptions in nine games (four starts) last season, and missed the first eight contests due to a broken forearm and wrist.

He has 14 career interceptions and seven forced fumbles in 78 games (53 starts) over six NFL seasons with the Atlanta Falcons (2017-20), Dallas Cowboys (2021) and Steelers.

–Field Level Media

Sep 12, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; New York Jets offensive guard Greg Van Roten (62) comes off the field in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Jets release G Greg Van Roten, clear $3.5M in cap space

The New York Jets released veteran guard Greg Van Roten on Friday, clearing $3.5 million in cap space.

The move came one day after the Jets claimed guard Nate Herbig off waivers from the Philadelphia Eagles.

Van Roten, 32, started 23 of his 30 games in two seasons with New York.

He has played 77 games (50 starts) with the Green Bay Packers (2012-13), Carolina Panthers (2017-19) and Jets. He also played two seasons in the Canadian Football League.

Herbig, 23, appeared in 33 games with 17 starts over the past three seasons with the Eagles.

The Jets’ projected starters at guard are 2021 first-round pick Alijah Vera-Tucker on the right side and free-agent acquisition Laken Tomlinson on the left.

–Field Level Media