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Chiefs Reuniting With Retired Defender Would Be Perfect Addition

According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Chiefs could look to add retired cornerback Steven Nelson back to the team.

By Joseph Grassano

Dec 2, 2018; Oakland, CA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Steven Nelson (20) celebrates in the third quarter against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. The Chiefs defeated the Raiders 40-33.
Dec 2, 2018; Oakland, CA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Steven Nelson (20) celebrates in the third quarter against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. The Chiefs defeated the Raiders 40-33. / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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The Kansas City Chiefs have been fairly active in adding players before the trade deadline. So far, the Chiefs have traded for Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and New England Patriots edge rusher Josh Uche.

Both of these trades helped the Chiefs reinforce injured parts of their roster. Despite these additions, the Chiefs still have some holes left by injuries in other spots, mainly at cornerback. Jaylen Watson suffered a broken tibia and fibula in Week 7 against the San Francisco 49ers.

Since his injury, many have speculated that the Chiefs are looking to fill the void Watson left in their defense. In Jeremy Fowler's latest piece for ESPN, he said, "The Chiefs are monitoring the cornerback trade market or could look to bring back a few former players who are free agents."

"The belief is that Kansas City is at least monitoring that market close to the deadline. The Chiefs are not pressed to make a move but will be open to it, and their 2025 draft haul is still in good shape after acquiring a third-round pick in the L'Jarius Sneed trade. The Chiefs also love retreads, players who know their culture, so it's noteworthy that former Chiefs Marcus Peters and Steven Nelson are still out there on the free agency market"

- Jeremy Fowler

Chiefs Rumors: Kansas City Could Persuade Steven Nelson To Come out of Retirement

After nine seasons, Steven Nelson announced his retirement from the NFL in the offseason. Nelson spent his last two seasons with the Houston Texans. In that time, he gathered 115 tackles, one sack, one forced fumble, and five interceptions.

During the Texans playoff run last year, Nelson intercepted Browns quarterback Joe Flacco and returned it for a touchdown. It shows that even though Nelson retired, he might still have some juice left in the tank.

Although Nelson retired as a Texan, he began his career as a Chiefs third-round draft pick in 2015. In four seasons with the Chiefs, Nelson accumulated 182 tackles, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and four interceptions.

While Nelson was never an elite cornerback, he was serviceable, which is what the Chiefs need right now. Although asking players to come out of retirement can be a challenge, Nelson might be willing to do so because of the Chiefs' Super Bowl chances and his history with the team.

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