Although the Broncos were eyeing Corey Nelson as a player they would like to have retained, the linebacker will join the Eagles instead. Josina Anderson of ESPN.com tweets Nelson will head to Philadelphia on a one-year deal. It’s a one-year, $2.25MM pact, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL.com (on Twitter).
Nelson is coming off a season-ending injury and has operated primarily as a reserve during his four-year career.
The former seventh-round pick did start six games for the 2016 Broncos. He’s been one of Denver’s top special-teamers. Nelson will join an Eagles team that could lose Nigel Bradham in free agency and has Jordan Hicks coming off a season-ending injury.
The Broncos could lose Todd Davis in free agency as well, but the franchise also was planning to see what it would cost to retain him. Nelson’s defection could make that a higher priority.
That sounds like a lot of money for a 6th rounder that missed so much time due to injury
Lol… uhh 2.25 that should have been used for Bradham. This one is a swing and a miss by Howie.
A lot to be used on a guy that might only contribute on Special Teams, when they have holes at LB.
Completely agree