Oakland Raiders agree deal with safety Reggie Nelson
Thursday 7 April 2016 09:03, UK
The Oakland Raiders have continued their high-profile free agency spree by bringing in Reggie Nelson.
The former Cincinnati Bengals safety has agreed a two-year contract with the Raiders, and follows Kelechi Osemele, Sean Smith and Bruce Irvin as the Raiders' latest major off-season acquisition.
Nelson was arguably the best remaining defensive player available in free agency, having earned his first Pro Bowl invitation last season.
That was after the 32-year old led the league with eight interceptions alongside Kansas City Chiefs rookie Marcus Peters.
It was a little bit of a surprise that the Bengals let Nelson leave without much of a fight, but they believe 2013 third-round pick Shawn Williams is ready to start opposite George Iloka.
It is another boost for a Raiders secondary that struggled at times last season, and also lost the legendary Charles Woodson to retirement.
Head coach Jack Del Rio now has the luxury of Nelson, Sean Smith and 2015 standout David Amerson in the backfield.
