Jul 27, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans guard Nick Broeker (64) during training camp at Houston Methodist Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Cowboys Sign Former Steelers OL

Originally posted on Pittsburgh Steelers on SI
By Noah Strackbein | Last updated Aug 9, 2025 5:00 PM ET

The Dallas Cowboys are adding another former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive player to their roster, signing recently-released offensive lineman Nick Broeker, according to the NFL's transaction wire.

Broeker was just released by the Steelers prior to their preseason opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The team added former New Orleans Saints Pro Bowler, Andrus Peat, to their 90-man roster instead. With injuries at left tackle, Peat adds experience on the outside, leaving Broeker left to find a new home.

Broeker now joins former Steelers wide receiver George Pickens in Dallas. The former second-round pick was traded this offseason after the team landed DK Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks. In exchange for Pickens, the Cowboys sent a third-round pick to Pittsburgh.

Most of Broeker's NFL experience comes with the Houston Texans, playing in 12 games the last two seasons. He has experience at both guard and tackle, and played center at times for the Steelers. The Ole Miss product was a seventh-round pick for the Buffalo Bills in the 2023 NFL Draft. He failed to make Buffalo's 53-man roster before signing with the Texans.

The Steelers' offensive line depth is still working itself out, but there are signs of what's to come. The group is favoring former seventh-round pick Spender Anderson as their swing guard, with Ryan McCollum as their backup center. Dylan Cook is the leader in the clubhouse for the swing tackle job, and has spent plenty of time at training camp filling in for Broderick Jones as he nurses a groin injury.

Peat will get an opportunity to prove himself worthy of another backup spot during the preseason, and with Calvin Anderson out with a soft tissue injury, he'll see enough playing time to give himself a shot.

"It’s a part of football, especially going to a new organization. I don’t take this opportunity for granted, so I’m gonna work my way up and keep working," Peat said about his deal with the Steelers.

Pittsburgh will take on the Jacksonville Jaguars, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers in the preseason. They have two days of training camp at Saint Vincent College remaining.

This article first appeared on Pittsburgh Steelers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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