EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings on Thursday announced the signing of veteran offensive lineman Matt Nelson.
To make room for Nelson, the Vikings waived rookie defensive lineman Alexander Williams with an injury designation.
Nelson originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Detroit Lions following the 2019 NFL Draft out of Iowa. He appeared in 43 games, including 14 starts, with the Lions from 2020-23.
Nelson started a career-high 11 games during the 2021 season, including nine at right tackle. A native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Nelson signed with the New York Giants in March of 2024, before being waived by the club during final roster cuts in August.
Williams joined Minnesota as an undrafted free agent in May.
View photos of the Vikings roster as of July 31, 2025.
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64 G Blake Brandel
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12 QB Max Brosmer
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12 QB Max Brosmer
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62 T Logan Brown
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32 RB Ty Chandler
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63 OL Zeke Correll
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71 T Christian Darrisaw
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71 T Christian Darrisaw
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42 LS Andrew DePaola
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35 CB Keenan Garber
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35 CB Keenan Garber
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30 FB C.J. Ham
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30 FB C.J. Ham
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92 DL Jonathan Harris
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90 DL Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins
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81 WR Lucky Jackson
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26 S Theo Jackson
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7 CB Byron Murphy Jr.
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