EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings on Monday claimed guard Michael Gonzalez via waivers and placed tackle Matt Nelson on Injured Reserve.

Gonzalez entered the NFL in May as an undrafted rookie with the Atlanta Falcons. He was placed on waivers Sunday. Gonzalez did not play in Atlanta's preseason opener, which was suspended Friday with 14:50 remaining in the game after Detroit's Morice Norris suffered an injury.

Gonzalez played 51 games over the course of four seasons at Louisville. He started 32 games, including all 26 Cardinals games from 2023-24. The North Carolina native finished his career by garnering an All-ACC Honorable Mention in 2024.

Nelson signed with Minnesota on July 31 but suffered an injury during Minnesota's Aug. 4 Night Practice. The Iowa product started 14 of 43 games with the Lions from 2020-23.

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