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Nate Herbig Abruptly Retires During Commanders Training Camp

His decision to step away came four months after signing a one-year contract to bolster the Commanders’ interior line

Nate Herbig #71 of the Pittsburgh Steelers walks off the field at halftime in the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 16, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Overview

  • Nate Herbig informed coach Dan Quinn of his decision to retire on July 29 and was placed on the reserve/retired list the following day
  • The 27-year-old undrafted Stanford product built a six-season career with the Eagles, Jets and Steelers, appearing in 61 games with 30 starts
  • A torn rotator cuff sidelined him for the entire 2024 campaign and factored heavily into his choice to leave the field
  • Washington signed Herbig in March on a one-year deal aimed at reinforcing its guard and center depth ahead of the 2025 season
  • His unexpected departure highlights the Commanders’ roster management strategy and the strength of their interior line depth during training camp