Report: Texans sign Nelson to 2-year, $10M deal

The Houston Texans signed free-agent cornerback Steven Nelson to a two-year, $10-million contract, a source told Pro Football Network's Aaron Wilson.

The veteran defender is coming off a one-year stint with the Philadelphia Eagles, recording seven pass breakups and one interception in 2021. He surrendered 553 yards in coverage with the Eagles, marking the third straight season in which he allowed fewer than 600 yards, according to PFF.

Nelson, who has 84 career starts, projects to step into the starting lineup for Houston, which ranked 23rd in pass defense last campaign.

The 29-year-old entered the NFL as a third-round pick of the Kansas City Chiefs in 2015. Nelson spent two seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers and started opposite Joe Haden in their stout secondary before heading to the Eagles.