Veteran cornerback Steven Nelson has announced his retirement from the NFL after nine seasons. Nelson, who played for the Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Philadelphia Eagles, was a team captain for the Texans and intercepted a career-high five passes last season. He expressed pride in his legacy and career. Nelson was originally a third-round pick and had four interceptions last season. He confirmed his retirement to KPRC2.
Cornerback market continues to dwindle. https://t.co/xEHzjCbTNi
Veteran CB Steven Nelson announces retirement. https://t.co/AsDCWnGNye
Former #Eagles CB Steve Nelson is retiring. https://t.co/4YyhrvJFIo
Veteran CB Steven Nelson is retiring from the NFL after nine seasons, he told @KPRC2. The former third-round pick spent the first four years of his career in Kansas City, followed by two in Pittsburgh, one in Philadelphia, and his final two in Houston. https://t.co/NDahLodtyY
Veteran #Texans CB Steven Nelson is retiring from the #NFL after 9 seasons, per @AaronWilson_NFL Nelson had 4 interceptions last season and was a team captain for the Texans. https://t.co/ighT6oWUtA
Veteran cornerback Steven Nelson @CornerSuitePod a #Texans team captain who intercepted a career-high five passes last season, tells @KPRC2 he is retiring from #NFL 'I'm extremely proud of my legacy and my career.' https://t.co/e3BaFGz94d