Doug Nester

Pittsburgh Steelers, Left Tackle
Age: 25y-6m-29d (Aug 07, 2000)
Country: US
College: West Virginia
Drafted: Undrafted, MIN, 2024
Agent(s): Brett Tessler (Tessler Sports Management)
2026 Cap Hit

$885,000

2026 Cash

$885,000

2026-2026 Reserve/Future (CURRENT)

Doug Nester signed a 1 year, $885,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including an average annual salary of $885,000. In 2026, Nester will earn a base salary of $885,000, while carrying a cap hit of $885,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $885,000
Average Salary:
$885,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2027 / ERFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2026 26 $885,000 0.29% $885,000 $885,000 -
2027 27
ERFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2026 26 $885,000 $885,000 0.29% -
2027 27
ERFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2026 26 $885,000 $885,000 $885,000 $885,000
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2025-2025

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $840,000
Average Salary:
$840,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2026 / ERFA
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2024-2026 undrafted

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,840,000
Average Salary:
$946,667
Signing Bonus:
$10,000
GTD at Sign:
$85,000
Total GTD:
$85,000
Free Agent:
2027 / RFA
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Seasons

Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$362,000

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2024 24
Retained
Reserve
$85,000
$225,000
$85,000
$310,000
2025 25
Reserve
$52,000
$362,000
Total      
$362,000
$362,000
2026 26
Active
$885,000
Total
$1,247,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 $75,000 $10,000 - - - - $85,000
2 $277,000 - - - - - $277,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2024
24
$75,000
$225,000
$10,000
$85,000
$225,000
$85,000
$310,000
2025
25
$52,000
$52,000
$362,000
Total
$352,000
$10,000
$362,000
$362,000
2026
26
$885,000
$885,000
Total
$1,237,000
$10,000
$1,247,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 $75,000 $10,000 - - - - $85,000
2 $277,000 - - - - - $277,000
  • Jan 16, 2026 Signed a reserve/future contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Dec 12, 2025 Signed to the practice squad by Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Aug 22, 2025 Waived by Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Jan 14, 2025 Signed a reserve/future contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Aug 30, 2024 Signed to the practice squad by Pittsburgh (PIT)
  • Aug 26, 2024 Waived by Minnesota (MIN)
  • Apr 30, 2024 Signed a contract with Minnesota (MIN)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Snaps Snaps% Snaps Snaps% Pass Attempts Pass Completions Pass Completion % Pass Yards Pass Yards/Gm Pass Touchdowns Pass Interceptions Pass Rating Rush Attempts Rush Yards Rush Yards/Gm Rush Touchdowns Rec Targets Rec Receptions Rec Yards Rec Yards/Rec Rec Yards/Gm Rec Touchdowns Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int Fum FG ATT FG MADE FG MADE% PAT ATT PAT MADE PAT MADE% ATT YDS AVG Inside 20 Touchbacks Drops *PFF* Grade
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