Matt Nelson was one of five offensive linemen signed in free agency by the New York Giants this offseason. The veteran swing tackle might be the one with the most tenuous path to the 53-man roster.
Let’s talk about Nelson as we continue player-by-player profiles of the Giants’ 90-man roster.
The skinny
Height: 6-foot-7
Weight: 315
Opening day age: 28
Position: Offensive tackle
Experience: 5
Contract: One-year, $1,292,500 | 2024 cap hit: $1,152,500 | Guaranteed in 2024: $75,000
Career to date
After playing collegiately at Iowa as a defensive end, Nelson signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2019.