The Kansas City Chiefs signed veteran defensive back Steven Nelson to a practice squad contract on Monday after their Week 14 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Nelson, who initially entered the league as a third-round pick of the Chiefs in the 2015 NFL draft,
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Help for an injury-depleted secondary could be on the way for the Kansas City Chiefs, who signed veteran cornerback Steven Nelson to their practice squad. Nelson, who played nine seasons for four NFL teams, came out of retirement to join the Chiefs.
Kansas City Chiefs HC Andy Reid commented on cornerback Steven Nelson's free agent visit ahead of Week 15, calling him a "welcomed addition."
Kansas City has a need at cornerback. The Chiefs lost starter Jaylen Watson with an ankle injury in Week 7 at San Francisco. In Sunday’s victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, Joshua Williams left the game in the fourth quarter with an injury. Coach Andy Reid said Williams was “feeling better” on Monday.
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With Nelson officially in the fold, Reid discussed what the Chiefs plan to do with him in the coming days as he gets acclimated.
Cornerback Steven Nelson came out of retirement on Monday, signing with the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad.
The Kansas City Chiefs are bolstering a thin position group with a familiar veteran once again. After adding wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and running back Kareem Hunt earlier in 2024 to bring depth and stability to the offense,
Monday's workout went ahead as scheduled, and it has produced a deal. Nelson signed to the Chiefs' practice squad,
Cornerback Steven Nelson was signed to the Chiefs practice squad on Monday after visiting with the team. Nelson initially announced his retirement from the NFL back in June but is now making his return to help out an inconsistent and depleted Chiefs secondary.
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