Veteran cornerback Steven Nelson retires from NFL at 31

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HOUSTON -- Cornerback Steven Nelson is retiring from the NFL.

Nelson told KPRC-TV in Houston his decision Sunday after helping the Houston Texans make the playoffs in 2023, when he was second in interceptions (four) and pass deflections (12) on the team. In the Texans' wildcard win against the Cleveland Browns, he caught an interception in the third quarter and returned it for a touchdown to give the Texans a 31-14 lead.

Nelson, 31, played nine years after being drafted in the third round by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2015. After spending four seasons with the Chiefs, he signed a three-year $25 million deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played two seasons in…