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After nine NFL seasons, Steven Nelson has decided to call it a career. The veteran cornerback, who served as a team captain for the Houston Texans last season, made the surprising decision to retire over the weekend.
The 31-year-old told KPRC-TV in Houston that he’s stepping away from the game because he wants to spend more time with his family.
“Retirement, after thinking it over and having some talks with my family, I think it’s time for me to take a step back and spend more time with my family,” Nelson said. “We’re expecting a newborn this coming month, and I wanted to devote all of my time and energy to that and various business ventures off the field. I’m extremely proud of what I was able to do in the game of football.”
Although Nelson never made it to a Pro Bowl, he still managed to put together an impressive career that started in 2015 after the Kansas City Chiefs selected him in the third round of the NFL Draft. After coming off the bench as a rookie, Nelson earned a starting spot during his second season in Kansas City and he would end up starting at least 15 games…
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Author : John Breech
Publish date : 2024-06-10 17:34:34
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