Report: Still unsigned, CB Steven Nelson visits with Texans originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
Steven Nelson, who’s been on the free agent market for nearly a month now, visited the Texans on Monday, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Nelson started 16 games last year – all but the meaningless season finale against the Cowboys – and gave the Eagles solid if unspectacular cornerback play opposite Pro Bowler Darius Slay.
Nelson had one interception and seven pass knockdowns after signing a one-year, $2.5 million contract with the Eagles. His one INT, off Sam Darnold, clinched a win over the Panthers with two minutes left.
Nelson, 29, was one of three Eagles starting defensive backs who became free agents in mid-March. Rodney McLeod signed with the Colts, the Eagles re-signed Anthony Harris and Nelson remains unsigned.
Slay predicted late in this past season that Nelson would hit it big in free agency, but so far that hasn’t happened.
“It’s sad to say, but when…