On Thursday evening, the New York Giants announced that they have agreed to terms with veteran offensive lineman Matt Nelson.
We've agreed to terms with OT Matt Nelson
Details: https://t.co/zLM1cMJEq6 pic.twitter.com/CsS16OAGdQ
— New York Giants (@Giants) March 22, 2024
Nelson had visited the Giants earlier in the week but was not immediately signed.
The 28-year-old Nelson signed with the Lions as an undrafted rookie free agent out of Iowa in 2019. He’s appeared in 43 career games with 14 starts, primarily at right tackle.
The 6-foot-7, 315-pound Nelson entered the league as a defensive tackle but Detroit quickly moved him to the offensive line. He had earned an overall Pro Football Focus grade of 58.0 and a pass-blocking grade of 71.6 last season before landing on injured reserve (ankle) in late September.
With Matt Peart signing with the Denver Broncos, the Giants are in need of a swing tackle and Nelson is viewed as a potential option to fill that role.
