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Steven Nelson: Playing in Front of Eagles Fans Was 'Not Good' for My Mental Health

Free-agent cornerback Steven Nelson does not look back on his time in Philadelphia too fondly.

During a recent episode of the Corner Suite podcast, Nelson discussed Philadelphia Eagles fans with current Eagles cornerback Darius Slay. Nelson explained that playing in front of the Eagles fans was "not good" for his mental health.

"So it got to a point where like, I'm playing against the fans, type of s--t," Nelson said. "I ain't even focused. I have a third down stop, I'm talking s--t to the fans! I'm coming out talking, not even to the opposing team!