Veteran contract · free agent 2027via ESPN
| Season | Games | Tkl | Sack | Int | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 8 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 15 | 38 | 3.0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 | 17 | 40 | 4.0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 115 | 220 | 22.5 | 1 | 7 |
The linebacker missed the last two regular-season games of 2025 with a knee injury, but he appears to be past the issue. Nelson recorded 38 tackles (21 solo), including 3.0 sacks, two pass breakups, including an interception, and two forced fumbles last year.
| Date | Opponent | Tkl | Solo | Sack | Int | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1 | vs ATLW | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 25 | @ CARW | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 18 | vs PITL | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
