Hated Former Chief on Verge of Shocking Return to Kansas City
By Jovan Alford
The Kansas City Chiefs haven’t been shy about making moves this season to address various needs on their roster.
The back-to-back Super Bowl champs acquired wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins in a trade from the Tennessee Titans before the deadline. They also recently signed veteran offensive lineman D.J. Humphries to remedy the left tackle issues.
Some Chiefs fans thought the team would trade for a cornerback at last month’s deadline. But Kansas City ultimately opted against the idea, despite being in contention to acquire Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore.
Chiefs News: Former Chief Steven Nelson to Visit Kansas City on Monday
That said, Kansas City is looking to make a late-season addition to the secondary as the CB2 spot isn’t settled between Nazeeh Johnson and Joshua Williams. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported on Saturday night that former Chiefs cornerback Steven Nelson is expected to visit Kansas City on Monday for a potential reunion.
Veteran starting CB Steven Nelson is expected to visit the #Chiefs on Monday for a potential reunion and stretch run with a top contender.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 8, 2024
This visit, confirmed by his long-time agent Josh Arnold, could land Nelson back with the team he started his career with. pic.twitter.com/neLOTuPjmE
The 31-year-old cornerback reportedly retired in June after playing the last two seasons with the Houston Texans. However, with the chance to possibly win a Super Bowl, it’s not a surprise that Nelson is considering a return to Kansas City.
The Chiefs took Nelson with the 98th overall pick in the third round of the 2015 NFL Draft. The 5-foot-11 cornerback spent four seasons in Kansas City and was a full-time starter in 2016 and ‘18.
Nelson’s best season with the Chiefs happened in 2018 when he posted 68 combined tackles, 15 pass deflections, and four interceptions. The former third-round pick gave up five receiving TDs during that season. However, he had an excellent 51.3 completion percentage allowed on targets and a 72.6 pass rating allowed when targeted.
Chiefs fans aren’t overly excited about Nelson possibly returning to Kansas City based on his first stint with the ball club. However, given Kansas City’s CB2 woes right now, they can use another defensive back to throw out there.
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