The Cincinnati Bengals are one of many teams that put in a call on former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Steven Nelson.
According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Bengals were one of 14 teams to put in a call on the best cornerback left on the free-agent market:
“Cornerback Steven Nelson’s market has been strong since becoming a free agent. Nelson has interest and has heard from 14 teams including #Texans #Bears #Eagles #Bengals and #Bills, per source. He continues to be patient waiting for right fit and opportunity.”
The Bengals will start three corners making their debut with the team next year in Trae Waynes, Chidobe Awuzie and Mike Hilton.
But Hilton’s former teammate was too good to not at least check in on after his surprising release. Last year, he only let up 43 catches on 76 targets.
No word on when this contact occurred, but with three new starting corners and two new depth pieces as well, this probably files under due diligence because Nelson can find a much bigger role elsewhere, and likely more money.
