Matt Nelson
28-Year-Old
Free Agent
Headed to New York
The Giants signed Nelson (ankle) on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Nelson spent the first four years of his career with the Lions, primarily in a backup role. He appeared in three games in 2023, before suffering an ankle injury that landed him on injured reserve. Nelson should serve as a depth option at right tackle for the Giants in the upcoming campaign.
Nelson spent the first four years of his career with the Lions, primarily in a backup role. He appeared in three games in 2023, before suffering an ankle injury that landed him on injured reserve. Nelson should serve as a depth option at right tackle for the Giants in the upcoming campaign.
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Moves to injured reserve
Nelson (ankle) was placed on injured reserve by the Lions on Thursday.
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Not playing Thursday
Nelson (ankle) will miss Detroit's game against the Packers on Thursday, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.
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Will not return
Nelson (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Falcons. Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
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Could return to game
Nelson (ankle) is questionable to return Sunday against the Falcons.
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Exits game
Nelson was carted off the field Sunday, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
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