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Matt Nelson • OT
Status:On roster
Ht/Wt:6'8", 299 lbs.
Born:Dec 19, 1995 (28 yrs) in Cedar Rapids, IA
Hometown:Cedar Rapids, IA
College:Iowa
Experience:4 years
Drafted:Signed by Detroit in 2019.
Acquired:Acquired as a free agent in 2024.
Matt Nelson
Movements & Injuries
2022
4/19/2022 Re-signed by the Detroit Lions to a one-year contract.
3/09/2022 Contract tendered by the Detroit Lions.
2021
12/29/2021 Activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Detroit Lions.
12/20/2021 Placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Detroit Lions.
11/24/2021 Ankle injury, out.
11/19/2021 Ankle injury, out.
4/19/2021 Re-signed by the Detroit Lions to a one-year contract.
3/15/2021 Contract tendered by the Detroit Lions.
2019
12/30/2019 Signed by the Detroit Lions to a future contract.
9/01/2019 Re-signed by the Detroit Lions to the practice squad.
8/31/2019 Waived by the Detroit Lions.
5/10/2019 Signed as an undrafted free agent by the Detroit Lions.
Career Transactions
2019
5/10/2019 Signed as an undrafted free agent by the Detroit Lions.
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