Corey Nelson Explained

Corey Nelson
Number:52, 55, 56
Position:Inside linebacker
Birth Date:22 April 1992
Birth Place:Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:226
High School:Skyline (Dallas, Texas)
College:Oklahoma
Draftyear:2014
Draftround:7
Draftpick:242
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:116
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:1.0
Statlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue3:1
Pfr:NelsCo00

Corey Nelson (born April 22, 1992) is a former American football inside linebacker. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 2014 NFL draft.[1] He played college football at Oklahoma.

Professional career

Denver Broncos (first stint)

2014 season

Nelson was selected by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round, 242nd overall, in the 2014 NFL draft.[2]

Nelson played all 16 regular-season games his rookie year and totaled 13 tackles, one pass defensed, and four special-teams stops.

2015 season

In the 2015 season, Nelson played all 16 regular-season games and totaled 10 tackles, one sack, and seven special-teams stops.

On February 7, 2016, Nelson was part of the Broncos team that won Super Bowl 50. In the game, he recorded one tackle as the Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers by a score of 24–10.[3]

2016 season

In the 2016 season, Nelson played in all 16 games with five starts recording a career-high 67 tackles and five passes defensed.

2017 season

On October 21, 2017, Nelson was placed on injured reserve after having surgery on a torn bicep.[4]

Philadelphia Eagles

On March 14, 2018, Nelson signed a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles.[5] He was released on August 26, 2018.[6]

Atlanta Falcons

On September 10, 2018, Nelson was signed by the Atlanta Falcons.[7] He was released on September 22, 2018.[8]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On January 3, 2019, Nelson signed a reserve/future contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[9] He was released during final roster cuts on August 30, 2019.[10]

Denver Broncos (second stint)

On September 2, 2019, Nelson was re-signed by the Broncos.[11] In Week 8, Nelson suffered a torn biceps and was ruled out for the remainder of the season.[12] [13]

Carolina Panthers

After becoming a free agent in March 2020, Nelson had a tryout with the Carolina Panthers on August 19, 2020.[14]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: May 10, 2014 . Denver Broncos select linebacker Corey Nelson in the seventh round of the NFL Draft . NewsOK .
  2. Web site: Caldwell, Gray . May 10, 2014 . Denver Broncos Close Draft with LB Nelson in Seventh Round . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170520110852/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Denver-Broncos-Close-Draft-with-LB-Nelson-in-Seventh-Round/4d4432f1-300b-42bf-9f3b-d8b6800d0676 . May 20, 2017 . DenverBroncos.com . April 23, 2017.
  3. Web site: Super Bowl 50 - Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers - February 7th, 2016 . . August 31, 2017.
  4. Web site: DiLalla, Aric . October 21, 2017 . Broncos make slew of roster moves ahead of Sunday's game vs. Chargers . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180306072542/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-make-slew-of-roster-moves-ahead-of-Sundays-game-vs-Chargers/74d2b108-3a45-492d-a979-21ef39449e2b . March 6, 2018 . DenverBroncos.com.
  5. Web site: March 14, 2018 . LB Corey Nelson Agrees To One-Year Deal With Eagles . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180316023214/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/LB-Corey-Nelson-Agrees-To-One-Year-Deal-With-Eagles/4a09a207-8e94-4ba2-aafa-9bf986bcf662 . March 16, 2018 . PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  6. Web site: August 26, 2018 . LB Corey Nelson Released . PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  7. Web site: McFadden, Will . September 10, 2018 . Falcons waive Deante Burton, Jeff Overbaugh; sign trio of players . AtlantaFalcons.com . September 12, 2018 . September 12, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180912091907/https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-waive-deante-burton-jeff-overbaugh-sign-trio-of-players . dead .
  8. Web site: McFadden, Will . September 22, 2018 . Falcons reach an injury settlement with Corey Nelson, promote Dewey Jarvis to the active roster . AtlantaFalcons.com.
  9. Web site: Smith, Scott . January 3, 2019 . Bucs Add Five More to 2019 Roster . Buccaneers.com.
  10. News: Smith, Scott . August 30, 2019 . Bucs Move Toward 53-Man Roster with 21 Moves . Buccaneers.com . August 31, 2019.
  11. Web site: DiLalla, Aric . September 2, 2019 . Broncos sign three players to active roster . DenverBroncos.com.
  12. Web site: Williams, Charean . October 28, 2019 . Corey Nelson done for the year with a torn biceps . Pro Football Talk . NBC Sports.
  13. Web site: DiLalla, Aric . November 1, 2019 . Broncos placing QB Joe Flacco, LB Corey Nelson on injured reserve . DenverBroncos.com.
  14. 1296191904980312070 . AlbertBreer . Today’s workouts/visits. . August 19, 2020 . August 21, 2020.

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