The Falcons waived Nelson (undisclosed) from injured reserve with an injury settlement Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Nelson was slated to miss the entire 2026 season after he reverted to the Falcons' injured reserve. However, the settlement allows the 2025 seventh-rounder to sign and play with a team this season once he's fully healthy. Nelson appeared in 10 regular-season games with the Falcons during his rookie year, though he mostly played on special teams and saw just four snaps on offense.
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Falcons' Jack Nelson: Reverts to IR
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Nelson (undisclosed) reverted to the Falcons' injured reserve Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Nelson was waived with an injury designation Monday, and he's since been moved to injured reserve after not being picked up by another team. He'll be required to sit for the entire 2026 season unless an injury settlement is reached with Atlanta.
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Jack Nelson: Waived/injured by Atlanta
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The Falcons waived/injured Nelson (undisclosed) on Monday, Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney of the team's official site report.
Nelson will be subject to waivers and revert to the Falcons' injured-reserve list if he goes unclaimed. The offensive tackle will then spend the entirety of the 2026 season on IR unless he is waived once more with an injury settlement.
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Falcons' Jack Nelson: Healthy ahead of Week 3
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Nelson (calf) was a full participant at practice Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official website reports.
Nelson is all set to return to action in Week 3 after missing the team's first two games of the year with a calf injury. The 23-year-old will operate as a reserve option behind Jake Matthews and Elijah Wilkinson at offensive tackle against the Panthers on Sunday.
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Falcons' Jack Nelson: Out for Sunday
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Nelson (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Nelson missed the entire week of practice because of a calf injury, so it's no surprise he'll be sidelined for Atlanta's regular-season opener. With Storm Norton (ankle), Tyrone Wheatley (undisclosed) and Kaleb McGary (leg) all on injured reserve, Michael Jerrell is currently the only healthy reserve tackle on the Falcons' active roster.
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Falcons' Jack Nelson: Bound for Atlanta
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The Falcons selected Nelson in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 218th overall.
Nelson started four seasons at Wisconsin, and while he focused on left tackle, he also has experience at right guard. He has the size (6-foot-7, 314 pounds) to make the cut as an offensive tackle in the NFL, and his versatility should make him a valuable depth lineman, even if it takes time before he vies for a starting role.
