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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
Iffy for Sunday Nelson is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Colts due to an illness.
Impact Nelson didn't practice during Week 18 prep due to an illness, but he'll still have a chance to suit up Sunday. However, if he's sidelined, Tavierre Thomas, Jacobi Francis and Tremon Smith would be candidates for increased roles opposite Desmond King.
JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Making return Week 16 Nelson (foot/knee) is active for Saturday's game against the Titans.
Impact Nelson left the Week 14 game against Dallas early due to an injury, and he subsequently missed last week's contest against the Chiefs. However, he was able to log a trio of full practices this week and will suit up against Tennessee. Nelson will slot back into the starting lineup, pushing Tremon Smith back to a reserve role.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Brandin Cooks, Steven Nelson return to practice | Daily Brew The Houston Texans may two starters, WR Brandin Cooks and DB Steven Nelson, back for Week 16 against the Tennessee Titans.
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
Back in full Tuesday Nelson (foot/knee) was listed as a full participant on the Texans' injury report Tuesday.
Impact Nelson was sidelined for each practice during Week 15 prep while dealing with a foot/knee injury, which left him sidelined for Sunday's overtime loss to the Chiefs. However, it appears he'll ultimately miss just one game to this issue, as he should be ready to play against Week 15. Nelson has recorded 47 tackles, seven passes defended and an interception over 13 games this season, and he should reprise a starting role Saturday versus Tennessee.
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Sunday Nelson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Kansas City.
Impact Nelson didn't practice at all during Week 15 prep due to a foot injury that knocked him out of Houston's Week 14 loss to Dallas. Derek Stingley (hamstring) is also out, leaving Tavierre Thomas, Desmond King and Tremon Smith as the top cornerbacks against Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City's high-powered offense.
DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Won't return Sunday Nelson (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
Impact Nelson sustained an apparent ankle injury during the first half of this weekend's matchup versus Dallas, and it's since been revealed that he'll remain sidelined for the rest of the afternoon. With Derek Stingley (hamstring) already having been ruled out for Week 14, Tavierre Thomas, Desmond King and Tremon Smith are slated to operate as Houston's only available cornerbacks for the time being.
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Injured during first half Nelson (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Impact Nelson did not log a statistic before exiting in the first half. The eighth-year cornerback recorded 47 tackles, one sack, seven passes defended and a pick while playing almost every defensive snap over the first 12 games of the season. With Derek Stingley already inactive due to a hamstring injury, Tavierre Thomas, Desmond King and Tremon Smith will serve as the Texans' only available cornerbacks.
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Steven Nelson dislodges ball from Hurts on strip-sack for Texans turnover Houston Texans cornerback Steven Nelson sacks Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and forces a fumble, recovered by the Texans.
NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • NFL.COM

Eagles look to improve to 8-0 Thursday against lowly Texans

The Philadelphia Eagles look to improve to 8-0 for the first time in franchise history when they visit the one-win Houston Texans
NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Texans run defense struggles in loss to Henry, Titans

A week after vowing to improve their NFL-worst run defense, the Houston Texans had one of the worst performances against the run in franchise history in a loss to Tennessee
OCTOBER 31, 2022 • Associated Press
Sets up first score Nelson had two tackles and an interception in Sunday's 17-10 loss to the Titans in Week 8.
Impact Nelson set up Houston's first score, a field goal, when he picked off Titans rookie quarterback Malik Willis, giving the offense the ball at the Tennessee 11-yard line. Nelson has played every snap this year and been targeted just 26 times (16 receptions) for 157 yards, per Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle.
OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
How Steven Nelson balances football and farming Houston Texans DB Steven Nelson goes to his farm to recharge when he's away from football.
OCTOBER 12, 2022 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
CB Steven Nelson brings consistency and stability to Texans defense Houston Texans cornerback Steven Nelson has been around the block in the NFL, which means he brings consistency to the secondary.
AUGUST 25, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
'Complimentary Corner': How CB Steven Nelson Bolsters Texans' Secondary Steven Nelson has been a stable No. 2 cornerback since being drafted in 2015, and continues to prove it with the Texans.
AUGUST 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
1-on-1 with DB Steven Nelson ' Drew's Dozen New DB Steven Nelson went 1-on-1 with Drew Dougherty of Texans TV, and the two discussed sequoias, peacocks, Italian sausage and pasta and m...
MAY 26, 2022 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Chiefs place tender on Ingram, trade for cornerback Johnson

The Chiefs placed an unrestricted free-agent tender on defensive end Melvin Ingram in the hopes of keeping him for next season, and they traded for Houston cornerback Lonnie Johnso...
MAY 2, 2022 • Associated Press

With 10 picks and 2 firsts, Eagles have plenty of options

The Philadelphia Eagles enter the NFL draft with two first-round picks, 10 picks overall and plenty of options
APRIL 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Eagles take methodical approach to fixing secondary

The Eagles have been methodical in filling key secondary departures from Rodney McLeod and Steve Nelson.
APRIL 15, 2022 • FOX SPORTS
Eagles take methodical approach to fixing secondary
Meet Texans DB Steven Nelson Get to know DB Steven Nelson, signed as a free agent by the Texans on April 14, 2022.
APRIL 14, 2022 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
Texans BREAKING: Houston Bolsters Secondary, Signs Eagles Ex CB Steven Nelson The Texans have added a new cornerback to the roster with the addition of Steven Nelson
APRIL 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
What's next for Eagles now that Steven Nelson is headed to Texans Cornerback Steven Nelson reportedly signed a two-year deal to join the Houston Texans Wednesday.
APRIL 13, 2022 • NJ.COM
Inks with Houston Nelson agreed to a two-year, $10 million contract with the Texans on Wednesday, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Nelson officially links up with Houston one day after visiting with the team. The veteran cornerback started in all 16 of his appearances with the Eagles in 2021, compiling 50 tackles (34 solo), seven pass breakups and one interception. He could be in the mix to open Week 1 as a starter on the perimeter.
APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Visits Texans Nelson visited the Texans on Monday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Impact Nelson spent 2021 with the Eagles, starting all 16 games he appeared in. The seven-year veteran recorded 50 tackles (34 solo), seven passes defensed and one interception on the year. After also spending time with the Chiefs and Steelers in his career, Nelson still is searching for his fourth home for the 2022 season.
APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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