Steelers Re-Sign OL Doug Nester for 2026 as Roster Additions Continue

Overview

• Agent Brett Tessler said Doug Nester agreed to a new deal that keeps the offensive lineman under contract for the 2026 season.
• An undrafted free agent with the Vikings in 2024, Nester later joined Pittsburgh’s practice squad and signed a Reserve/Future contract in January 2025.
• The Steelers recently added 13 players on Reserve/Future deals following the end of their season.
• Pittsburgh also signed wide receiver Brandon Smith to a futures contract in the latest round of moves.
• The roster building is unfolding as the team requests interviews for head-coach candidates after Mike Tomlin’s departure.