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Nate Herbig Retires from NFL After Injury Setbacks

7/29/2025

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Nate Herbig, the 27-year-old offensive lineman for the Washington Commanders, has hung up his cleats, officially retiring from the NFL. Coach Dan Quinn confirmed the news as the team placed him on the reserve/retired list. Herbig, who played for the Eagles, Jets, and Steelers, started 30 of 61 games but faced injury setbacks in both the 2022 and 2024 seasons.

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Nate Herbig, the 27-year-old offensive lineman for the Washington Commanders, has hung up his cleats, officially retiring from the NFL. Coach Dan Quinn confirmed the news as the team placed him on the reserve/retired list. Herbig, who played for the Eagles, Jets, and Steelers, started 30 of 61 games but faced injury setbacks in both the 2022 and 2024 seasons.