IRMatt Nelson IL/DT MIN (6) Mon 8/11/25 10:16 PM
IRMatt Nelson
IL/DT MIN (6)
Nelson (undisclosed) was placed on the Vikings' injured reserve Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Nelson signed with Minnesota in July, but he's now set to miss the entirety of the 2025 campaign while sidelined with an undisclosed injury. The offensive lineman would only be eligible to return to action this season if he's able to reach an injury settlement with the Vikings.
IRMatt Nelson IL/DT MIN (6) Thu 3/21/24 11:37 PM
IRMatt Nelson
IL/DT MIN (6)
The Giants signed Nelson on Thursday.
EDGE 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.
IRMatt Nelson IL/DT MIN (6) Thu 9/28/23 7:38 PM
IRMatt Nelson
IL/DT MIN (6)
Nelson was placed on injured reserve by the Lions on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
In Week 3 against the Falcons, the offensive tackle injured his ankle, left the field on a cart and did not return. Colby Sorsdal should take his place as the backup tackle Thursday versus the Packers.
IRMatt Nelson IL/DT MIN (6) Wed 9/27/23 9:43 PM
IRMatt Nelson
IL/DT MIN (6)
Nelson (ankle) will miss Detroit's game against the Packers on Thursday, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Nelson injured his ankle during the team's win against the Falcons last week and will now miss Thursday's game against the Packers as well. Colby Sorsdal will likely serve as the primary backup tackle in the injured 27-year-old's place.
IRMatt Nelson IL/DT MIN (6) Sun 9/24/23 2:43 PM
IRMatt Nelson
IL/DT MIN (6)
Nelson (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Falcons. Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Nelson left the game in the first half and was originally questionable to return. However, the 27-year-old will remain sidelined at the start of the second half. Dan Skipper, who originally replaced Nelson at right tackle is now questionable to return with a hamstring injury, so Colby Sorsdal has taken over at right tackle.
IRMatt Nelson IL/DT MIN (6) Sun 9/24/23 2:05 PM
IRMatt Nelson
IL/DT MIN (6)
Nelson (ankle) is questionable to return Sunday against the Falcons.
EDGE Analysis
Nelson left the field on a cart, but he still has a chance to return to the game Sunday. The 27-year-old started the game at right tackle in place of Taylor Decker (ankle).
IRMatt Nelson IL/DT MIN (6) Sun 9/24/23 2:00 PM
IRMatt Nelson
IL/DT MIN (6)
Nelson was carted off the field Sunday, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 27-year-old started the game against the Falcons at right tackle because Taylor Decker was out with an ankle injury. Nelson had 13 previous starts in five NFL seasons. If the tackle can't return, Dan Skipper is in line to replace him.
IRMatt Nelson IL/DT MIN (6) Wed 11/16/22 5:52 PM
IRMatt Nelson
IL/DT MIN (6)
Nelson (calf) was a full participant in the Lions' practice Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Nelson has been sidelined since picking up a calf injury ahead of the Lions' Week 5 loss to the Patriots, though he appears to be healthy again after returning to practice as a full participant in the team's first practice Week 11. The 26-year-old should slot in alongside fellow reserve tackle Dan Skipper moving forward.
IRMatt Nelson IL/DT MIN (6) Sun 11/13/22 12:02 PM
IRMatt Nelson
IL/DT MIN (6)
Nelson (calf) is listed as inactive for Sunday's game against the Bears.
EDGE Analysis
Nelson is now in line to miss his fifth consecutive contest as a result of a calf issue. His next chance to suit up will come in Week 11 versus the Giants.
IRMatt Nelson IL/DT MIN (6) Fri 11/4/22 5:31 PM
IRMatt Nelson
IL/DT MIN (6)
Nelson (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Nelson will miss a fourth straight game due to a calf injury. His next chance to suit up will come in Week 10 against the Bears.