Nelson (concussion) recorded 63 tackles, 12 passes defensed and four interceptions over 17 games in 2023.

EDGE Analysis

Nelson had a contentious offseason with the front office, held out of OTAs, eventually signed a reworked deal, and was named a team captain. The cornerback then played through several nagging injuries to complete a full 17-game season and had a pick-six in the postseason win over the Browns. He earned a reputation as a leader and one of the hardest workers on defense. Nelson, who turned 31 in January, enters the offseason as an unrestricted free agent and will want to be paid. It's unlikely Houston general manager Nick Caserio will want to pay what Nelson feels he deserves.

Nelson is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to Saturday's divisional-round contest against the Ravens.

EDGE Analysis

Nelson sustained the head injury in the third quarter. After being tended to by trainers, he walked to the medical tent before heading to the locker room. Nelson had seven tackles (six solo) before exiting Saturday's game.

Nelson had five tackles, three passes defensed and an 82-yard interception return for a touchdown in Saturday's 45-14 wild-card playoff win over Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

After a back-and-forth first half, the Browns were driving to pull closer on their first possession of the third quarter, but Nelson's pick-six extended Houston's lead to three scores. He was aided greatly by defensive end Derek Barnett, who impacted Joe Flacco's throw. The interception was Nelson's fifth since the start of the regular season and the first of his career in the postseason.

Nelson (foot/hamstring/hand) is active ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans, Drew Dougherty of the Texans' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite being held out of practice all week with a plethora of injuries, the veteran cornerback is suiting up in Week 17. Nelson has been an integral part of the Texans' secondary thus far, appearing in 15 games and recording 59 total tackles, 11 pass deflections and four interceptions.

Nelson (foot/hand/hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans.

EDGE Analysis

Nelson failed to log any practice reps this week, putting his status for Week 17 in doubt. The veteran cornerback has yet to miss a game this season and has started 14 of 15 contests, logging four interceptions, second-most on the team behind Derek Stingley. If Nelson misses, it would be a boost to DeAndre Hopkins' matchup.

Nelson has returned to Sunday's game against the Browns, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nelson briefly exited Sunday's contest with a foot injury, but it doesn't appear serious enough to keep him out for the rest of the game.

Nelson is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Browns with a foot injury.

EDGE Analysis

Ka'dar Hollman replaced Nelson at left cornerback. Nelson did not record a stat before leaving the game. The veteran has 53 tackles, 11 passes defensed and four interceptions in 2023.

Nelson (wrist) is active Sunday against the Titans.

EDGE Analysis

Nelson will suit up as expected and as previously reported by Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston.

Nelson (wrist) is expected to play Sunday against the Titans, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nelson was a late addition to the injury report, which typically doesn't bode well for the player, but Nelson should be good to go for Week 15. The veteran corner's presence should be a boost for the Texans' secondary as they work to secure a win against Tennessee and stay in the AFC playoff hunt.

Nelson is now questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans with a wrist injury.

EDGE Analysis

The starting cornerback has played in all 13 games this season and recorded 51 tackles, nine passes defensed and three interceptions. Since this is a new injury, Nelson's status will be worth monitoring as Sunday's game gets closer.