Projecting Houston Texans CB Steven Nelson's contract for upcoming 2024 NFL free agency
The NFL's regular season is over, which for most teams, means it's time to start figuring out plans for the offseason.NFL free agency is a huge part of the process, and along with the NFL Draft, it has everyone preparing for what should be a very active couple of months. We've officially come up with […]
The NFL's regular season is over, which for most teams, means it's time to start figuring out plans for the offseason.
NFL free agency is a huge part of the process, and along with the NFL Draft, it has everyone preparing for what should be a very active couple of months.
We've officially come up with our own contract projections for the NFL's top free agents that include context behind each player's 2023 season, the likelihood of a franchise tag, the projection itself, and the first-year cap hit for a team that's “all-in” and is needing to reduce that first-year hit in order to maximize their cap dollars.
So, without further ado, let's check out the projection for Houston Texans cornerback, Steven Nelson.
Steven Nelson 2024 Contract Projection
Nelson was a major part of a Texans defensive turnaround that helped lead them all the way to the AFC South Divisional title and a playoff win. Nelson also led a cornerback room that saw the development of 2022 first-round pick, Derek Stingley Jr.
Nelson was no slouch either, racking up four interceptions and 12 passes defensed while holding opposing receivers to 0.92 yards per coverage snap. The former third-round pick will be 31 in 2024, so a multi-year pact is unlikely, but he should still find multiple suitors willing to give him a solid financial commitment.
- Franchise Tag Likelihood: Low
- Projected Contract: 1 years, $7.0 million, $7.0 APY, $7.0M GTD,
- Year One Cap Hit: $2.6 million
Be sure to check back in and around the site for more projections, as we will add more in the coming days and weeks.
