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4mo ago

Steven Nelson Comes Out of Retirement to Rejoin Kansas City Chiefs

The veteran cornerback signs with the Chiefs' practice squad to bolster an injury-depleted secondary.

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Steven Nelson
Cornerback Steven Nelson, who spent the last two of his nine NFL seasons with the Texans, is coming out of retirement to rejoin the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs, who signed him to their practice squad Monday.  
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Overview

  • Steven Nelson, 31, returns to the Kansas City Chiefs three months after announcing his NFL retirement.
  • The Chiefs, facing multiple injuries in their defensive secondary, signed Nelson to their practice squad for added depth.
  • Nelson was originally drafted by the Chiefs in 2015 and played four seasons with the team before stints with the Steelers, Eagles, and Texans.
  • In his nine-year NFL career, Nelson has started 115 games, recording 13 interceptions and 78 passes defensed.
  • His return comes as the Chiefs prepare for their final stretch of the season, with potential for Nelson to join the active roster soon.