Steven Nelson

Nelson signed a one-year deal with Houston prior to the 2022 season, then served as a starter and had a strong season for a porous Houston defense. He recorded 52 tackles and one interception in 15 games. The 30-year-old Nelson, looking for a raise, sat out the non-mandatory offseason activities. There was some public acrimony and a sense the two sides would part ways, but the organization blinked and signed him to a two-year deal. Prior to the deal, Nelson had reported to the mandatory offseason sessions and ran with the first-team defense in camp. He figures to start opposite Derek Stingley but first must compete with Shaquill Griffin and Desmond King for the job. Read Past Outlooks