CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 16: Jordy Nelson #82 of the Oakland Raiders runs with the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on December 16, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) The Kansas City Chiefs are reportedly interested in free agent wide receiver Jordy Nelson, who was recently let go from the Oakland Raiders. Free agent wide receiver Jordy Nelson has no shortage of potential suitors, including the Kansas City Chiefs, if Adam Schefter’s latest report is accurate. The Chiefs are among several teams interested in the former Oakland Raiders wideout, who was recently let go and allowed to hit the open market. Schefter says Nelson’s first visit will be with the Seattle Seahawks, which gives them a tremendous advantage, but even then the Chiefs face competition for Nelson’s services from the New England Patriots, New York Giants and even the Raiders themselves. Nelson was recently released by Oakland to create well over $3 million in cap space after he’d signed a two-year, $14.2 million deal last spring. Oakland is clearly interested at a cheaper price, but given the competition, Nelson might be able to squeeze a bit more money out of the market than expected. Nelson is 33-years-old, but proved last season that he has plenty in the tank. Last year he put up the best catch of his 10 year career (71.6%) as he caught 63 of 88 targets for 739 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns. The results were a nice boost from his final year in Green Bay when it looked like he’d hit a wall as injuries and age took their toll. As for Nelson’s fit in K.C., the Chiefs have lost Chris Conley to the Jacksonville Jaguars already this offseason and the team could use some depth as they look to repeat last year’s strong offensive success. Nelson’s experience and intelligence would be welcome additions to the team as he could create interesting mismatches alongside Sammy Watkins and Tyreek Hill. Schefter says Nelson is due in Seattle on Tuesday, so details will be coming out of there first on Nelson’s status.<doc-sep>Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images Free-agent wide receiver Jordy Nelson reportedly has a meeting with the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN, and has also received interest from the New England Patriots, Tennessee Titans, Kansas City Chiefs and the team that cut him this offseason, the Oakland Raiders. Oakland's interest would ostensibly be to re-sign Nelson on a cheaper contract. Cutting him saved the team $3.5 million in cap space. General manager Mike Mayock did leave open the possibility of a Nelson reunion. "I'm sick to my stomach and I don't even know these guys," he said after the release of Nelson and AJ McCarron, per SiriusXM NFL Radio. "Unfortunately, there are financial realities of this game. At some point, who knows, they might come back to us and we would welcome it with open arms" It would be somewhat surprising to see Nelson return to Oakland, however, given the offseason additions of Antonio Brown and Tyrell Williams. But Nelson reportedly is receiving interest elsewhere. While the 33-year-old veteran didn't have his best season in 2018, catching 63 passes for 739 yards and three touchdowns, he came on strong down the stretch. In his last five games, Nelson caught 38 passes for 386 yards. While Nelson is no longer the player who posted at least 1,200 receiving yards and eight touchdowns four times between 2011-16, his stretch run last year was a reminder that he can still produce at a solid level for a team. Video Play Button Videos you might like He is no longer a top option, but for teams needing to add a third or fourth receiver to the depth chart, Nelson would be a logical addition.<doc-sep>Free agent receiver Jordy Nelson has no shortage of suitors. Nelson was cut from the Oakland Raiders after they paid him $3 million, and it doesn’t sound like he’ll be out of a job for long. According to Adam Schefter, the former Packers star will visit the Seahawks on Tuesday. The Patriots, Titans, Chiefs and Raiders are also all reportedly interested. Yes, the Raiders, the team that just cut him after paying him might want him back. What a bizarre situation. Notably, the Packers aren’t on the list. (RELATED: Packers QB Aaron Rodgers Says He Won’t Get Surgery On His Knee) Former Packers’ WR Jordy Nelson is scheduled to visit the Seahawks on Tuesday, per source. They were interested in Nelson last year; GM John Schneider loves Nelson. Other interested teams at this point include: Patriots, Titans, Chiefs, Raiders. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 18, 2019 The Seahawks and Nelson could be a great fit. Russell Wilson needs a dependable receiver, and that’s exactly what the former Packers star can be. He might not be the star he once was, but he’s still a workhorse of a dude. The Seahawks would be incredibly wise to get him as quickly as possible. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Russell Wilson (@dangerusswilson) on Jan 4, 2019 at 5:24pm PST The exact same can be said of the Patriots. Tom Brady has the rare ability of squeezing the most out of everybody around him, and we all know New England is a premium destination for veterans searching for a ring. Nelson would probably flourish under Bill Belichick and Tom Brady. He would provide a legit receiving threat to go along with Edelman. It is a little surprising to see the Packers not on the list. You’d think Aaron Rodgers would absolutely want his former star back. I guess not. It looks like Nelson will have to get paid elsewhere. Follow David Hookstead on Twitter<doc-sep>Now that the first wave of free agency is in the books, teams can take time for longer looks at the remaining players available. The Seattle Seahawks will do just that, hosting wide receiver Jordy Nelson on Tuesday for a visit, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Nelson was originally selected by the Packers in the second round of the 2008 NFL draft. After 10 seasons in Green Bay, he was released last March and signed a two-year deal with the Raiders, who cut him on Thursday. The Seahawks are undoubtedly looking to beef up their receiving corps and Nelson would offer an immediate veteran presence. Former Packers’ WR Jordy Nelson is scheduled to visit the Seahawks on Tuesday, per source. They were interested in Nelson last year; GM John Schneider loves Nelson. Other interested teams at this point include: Patriots, Titans, Chiefs, Raiders. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 18, 2019 General manager John Schneider was still with Green Bay when Nelson was drafted and “loves” the wide receiver, per Schefter’s tweet. However, Nelson’s price tag could be cause for Seattle to look in a different direction if a reasonable contract number can’t be reached. Seattle might not be Nelson’s only stop on his tour to find a new team, as other clubs have expressed interest in the seasoned veteran, including the Patriots, Titans and Chiefs. The Raiders could also be hoping to re-sign Nelson at a reduced rate.<doc-sep>
After acquiring receivers Antonio Brown and Tyrell Williams, the Oakland Raiders released Jordy Nelson on Thursday. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Kansas City Chiefs have expressed interest in acquiring Nelson, who caught 63 passes for 739 yards and three touchdowns for Oakland last season. During Nelson’s 10 seasons in the NFL, he’s had over 1,000 receiving yards four times. He played his first nine seasons with the Green Bay Packers, where he earned accolades such as a Pro Bowl selection, second-team All-Pro selection and 2016 NFL Comeback Player of the Year. At 33 years old, Nelson naturally isn’t the athlete and deep threat that he once was. His production has dropped off significantly since 2016, but in his defense he hasn’t been paired with the best quarterbacks lately. Former Packers’ WR Jordy Nelson is scheduled to visit the Seahawks on Tuesday, per source. They were interested in Nelson last year; GM John Schneider loves Nelson. Other interested teams at this point include: Patriots, Titans, Chiefs, Raiders. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 18, 2019 In his last season with Green Bay, Nelson was catching passes from Brett Hundley, and last season Derek Carr had the fourth-fewest yards per completion in the league. Considering the sad state of the Raiders offense in 2018, his production doesn’t look all that bad. Nelson was particularly productive against the Chiefs last season, catching 19 passes for 175 yards in two games against them. After losing Chris Conley to free agency, K.C. could use a veteran receiver for depth and to fill in as a starter if Tyreek Hill or Sammy Watkins were to miss time. Nelson is scheduled to visit with the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday. If he leaves Seattle without a deal, it will be interesting to see where he visits next. Other teams interested in his services are the Tennessee Titans and New England Patriots. The Raiders may also be interested in bringing him back on a new deal.