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Comes out of retirement Nelson signed with the Chiefs' practice squad Monday.

Impact Nelson announced his retirement in June, despite having a strong 2023 campaign at just 30 years of age. Last season he tied a career best with four interceptions and recorded 63 combined tackles, which had been his most since 2018. He'll now work to prove he's in good enough shape to take the field again with Kansas City and earn a promotion to their active roster.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could be returning to NFL Nelson is expected to visit the Chiefs on Monday to potentially set up joining Kansas City for the stretch run of the season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Nelson became a free agent following the end of Houston's playoff run last season and announced his retirement in June. However, he appears to be gearing up for a return to the league -- possibly with the team that drafted him out of Oregon State in 2015. Nelson remained effective in his age-30 campaign last year, playing in all 17 regular-season games for the Texans and tallying 63 tackles (48 solo) along with 12 pass defenses, including four interceptions. He also started in both of Houston's playoff contests and returned an interception for a touchdown in a wild-card round win against Cleveland. If Nelson does end up reuniting with the Chiefs, he'd be joining the organization he spent his first four NFL campaigns with.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Analysis of NFL Free Agents Sees Matches with Titans for Ravens Safety, Texans Cornerback Pro Football Focus, the sports analytics company that grades the performance of every NFL player, suggests that Ravens safety Geno Stone and...

MARCH 6, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Steven Nelson Reveals Regret in Social Media Dispute with Nick Caserio Houston Texans’ Steven Nelson regrets showcasing his displeasure with general manager Nick Caserio on social media.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Initiates blowout playoff win Nelson had five tackles, three passes defensed and an 82-yard interception return for a touchdown in Saturday's 45-14 wild-card playoff win over Cleveland.

Impact After a back-and-forth first half, the Browns were driving to pull closer on their first possession of the third quarter, but Nelson's pick-six extended Houston's lead to three scores. He was aided greatly by defensive end Derek Barnett, who impacted Joe Flacco's throw. The interception was Nelson's fifth of the year and first in the postseason.

JANUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Can't-Miss Play: PICK-SIX! Steven Nelson returns INT of Flacco 82 yards for first NFL TD PICK-SIX! Cleveland Browns cornerback Steven Nelson returns INT of quarterback Joe Flacco 82 yards for first NFL touchdown.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • NFL.COM

Steven Nelson House Calls Flacco Pass for 82-yard Pick Six | Wild Card Round Nelson reels in first-ever playoff interception

JANUARY 13, 2024 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Playing Sunday Nelson (foot/hamstring/hand) is active ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans, Drew Dougherty of the Texans' official site reports.

Impact Despite being held out of practice all week with a plethora of injuries, the veteran cornerback is suiting up in Week 17. Nelson has been an integral part of the Texans' secondary thus far, appearing in 15 games and recording 59 total tackles, 11 pass deflections and four interceptions.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns against Cleveland Nelson has returned to Sunday's game against the Browns, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

Impact Nelson briefly exited Sunday's contest with a foot injury, but it doesn't appear serious enough to keep him out for the rest of the game.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Nelson is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Browns with a foot injury.

Impact Ka'dar Hollman replaced Nelson at left cornerback. Nelson did not record a stat before leaving the game. The veteran has 53 tackles, 11 passes defensed and four interceptions in 2023.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Sunday Nelson (back) is active Sunday against the Bengals.

Impact Nelson was unable to log even a limited practice this week, but he'll take the field Sunday despite that. His ability to suit up should be good news for Houston's secondary.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Wednesday Nelson (back) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Nelson has started all eight games to this point and played 100 percent of the defensive snaps last Sunday against the Bucs. On the year, the veteran cornerback has 31 tackles (25 solo), five pass breakups and three interceptions. Nelson has a couple more practice days to get out there ahead of Sunday's game versus Cincinnati.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks off another pass in win Nelson recorded six tackles (five solo), one interception and one pass breakup in the Texans' Week 6 win over New Orleans Sunday.

Impact Nelson is tied for the league lead with three interceptions through six weeks. He's also piled up 24 tackles and five pass breakups after six contests. Nelson has started 105 of the 107 games he's appeared in dating back to 2016 and is off to his hottest start to a season.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Seals the deal Nelson recorded six tackles and an interception in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Saints in Week 3.

Impact Nelson overcame a rough start to the game when he squelched New Orleans' final drive with a red-zone interception on fourth down. It was his third pick of the season. Prior to that, Nelson was part of the coverage that allowed a 34-yard touchdown pass, then was torched for a 51-yard catch by Rashid Shaheed. For the game, Nelson allowed a season-worst 110 yards and 22.0 yards per reception, per Pro Football Focus. Despite the down day, Nelson is tied for 20th in coverage rankings among cornerbacks.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Can't-Miss Play: Rashid Shaheed MOSSES Steven Nelson for 51-yard catch New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed MOSSES Houston Texans cornerback Steven Nelson for a 51-yard catch.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • NFL.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Rashid Shaheed MOSSES Steven Nelson for 51-yard catch | Texans vs. Saints Highlights | 2023 NFL Week 6 New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed MOSSES Houston Texans cornerback Steven Nelson for a 51-yard catch in Week 6 of the 2023 NFL...

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Watch: Houston Texans' CB, former Oregon State star Steven Nelson trash-talks after win over the Pittsburgh Steelers Nelson also had plenty to say after the Texans rolled past the Steelers, who cut Nelson in 2021.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Steven Nelson picks off Steelers, gets win vs. former team Steven Nelson intercepted Steelers QB Kenny Pickett and gets a big win against his former team.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Steven Nelson looks like a WR on DEEP INT vs. Pickett Houston Texans cornerback Steven Nelson snags INT on deep ball from Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett to put an end to Steelers...

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • NFL.COM

Steven Nelson intercepts the Lamar Jackson pass vs. Baltimore Ravens

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Could Texans Cut Nelson & Sign New Cornerback? As the Houston Texans show interest in adding another cornerback, is Steven Nelson starting to become expendable?

JULY 22, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Could Texans Cut Nelson & Sign New Cornerback? As the Houston Texans show interest in adding another cornerback, is Steven Nelson starting to become expendable?

JULY 22, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Texans Should Extend Steven Nelson Before 2023 Season - Bleacher Report Bleacher Report named every team’s most important contract extension ahead of the 2023 season, and the choice for the Houston Texans should...

JUNE 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Texans CB Steven Nelson to Rejoin Team for Mandatory Minicamp Nelson is playing 2023 on a team-friendly deal in the final year of a two-year, $10 million contract he signed last offseason.

JUNE 12, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

To miss Week 18 Nelson (illness) will be sidelined for the Texans' regular-season finale against the Colts, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Nelson has been sidelined all week with an illness and the Texans have opted to err on the side of caution. The next man up at cornerback is expected to be Tremon Smith, who will start opposite Desmond King.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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