The Giants signed Nelson on Thursday.
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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Lions' Matt Nelson: Will not return
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Nelson (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Falcons. Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
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.
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Lions' Matt Nelson: Could return to game
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Nelson (ankle) is questionable to return Sunday against the Falcons.
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).
