Veteran DB comes out of retirement, signs with Chiefs practice squad

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The Kansas City Chiefs signed veteran defensive back Steven Nelson to a practice squad contract Monday following their Week 14 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.

Nelson, who originally entered the league as a third-round pick of the Chiefs in the 2015 NFL draft, played in Kansas City for four seasons before signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2019.

After his time in the City of Bridges, Nelson played for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2021 and the Houston Texans in 2022 and 2023 before announcing his retirement on June 6, 2024.

While it may take some time for Nelson to get an activation from the Chiefs’ practice squad, his addition signals that general manager Brett Veach saw a need to add experience to Kansas City’s secondary.

Fans can expect Nelson to be a key contributor to the Chiefs’ defensive backfield if injuries continue to affect Kansas City’s cornerback depth in the final weeks of the regular season.