Jack Nelson - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Falcons keep rolling the dice on the offensive line with Wanya Morris trade The Atlanta Falcons were in the market for some offensive line depth in the early stages of the 2026 summer doldrums, as going into the year...

JUNE 11 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Jack Nelson may not be the only ex-Wisconsin OL making waves with the Falcons The Atlanta Falcons took a flier on one Wisconsin OL in Jack Nelson, and they went right back to that pond a year later.

JUNE 1 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Healthy ahead of Week 3 Nelson (calf) was a full participant at practice Thursday, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official website reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in Week 2 Nelson (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Vikings, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Despite upgrading to a limited session Friday after opening the Falcons' week of practice with consecutive DNPs, Nelson will be sidelined for the second game in a row Sunday. Michael Jerrell figures to serve as Atlanta's top reserve tackle while Nelson remains out in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Robinson, Falcons are looking to generate more offensive balance behind Penix against Vikings

The Atlanta Falcons are hoping to generate better support for quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in Sunday night’s game at Minnesota after breakdowns in their running game and kicking g...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Out for Sunday Nelson (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Injury report: DeMarcco Hellams, Jack Nelson declared out for game Sunday Wide receiver Darnell Mooney is questionable and will be a game-time decision, and others were listed as limited on the injury report.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • AJC.COM

Falcons WR Mooney's status may not be known until 'last minute' before opener against Bucs

Wide receiver Darnell Mooney is participating in practice but the Atlanta Falcons still do not know if the projected starter will be available for Sunday’s season opener against Ta...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Veteran Wilkinson may be Falcons' starter at right tackle following McGary's season-ending injury

The Atlanta Falcons are still adjusting to the jarring loss of right tackle Kaleb McGary for the season to a lower left leg injury that could hurt the team’s running game while als...

AUGUST 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary will miss significant time with leg injury, coach says

Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris says right tackle Kaleb McGary will miss significant time and is headed to injured reserve after getting carted off at practice this week with a...

AUGUST 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Falcons starting right tackle Kaleb McGary carted off practice field with possible left leg injury

Atlanta Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary has been carted off the practice field with a possible lower left leg injury

AUGUST 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Projected salary, signing bonus for Wisconsin football tackle Jack Nelson with Falcons Former Wisconsin left tackle Jack Nelson signed his rookie contract with the Atlanta Falcons on Friday.

MAY 11, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

First-round picks Walker and Pearce headline Falcons' rookie minicamp and revamped pass rush

The Atlanta Falcons’ commitment to boosting their pass rush was on display at their rookie minicamp on Friday

MAY 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Jalon Walker, James Pearce Jr. & other Atlanta Falcons excited to get to work on field | 2025 Rookie Minicamp Atlanta Falcons players Jalon Walker, James Pearce Jr., Billy Bowman Jr., Xavier Watts, Jack Nelson and coach Dwayne Ledford speak with the...

MAY 9, 2025 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

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