Corey

Nelson

A journeyman, Nelson made two starts last season before tearing his biceps. Going on 28, Nelson won’t land guaranteed money as a free agent.

He’s being sent to injured reserve. Nelson, 29, started the first two games of the season but hadn’t played a defensive snap since Week 4.

The Falcons need some insurance with Deion Jones having a foot injury evaluated. Nelson played just 43 defensive snaps for the Broncos last season.

A weak-side linebacker and special teams prospect, Nelson fell in the draft after missing the second half of his senior season with a torn pectoral. The Oklahoma alum will try to earn a roster spot in training camp.

Nelson missed the second half of his senior season with a torn pectoral. He’ll compete for a spot on special teams before likely settling onto the practice squad.

Nelson made five starts for the Broncos in 2016 but was limited to 43 snaps by a biceps injury last season. In addition to being a reserve inside linebacker, Nelson will try to establish himself as a core special teamer for the Super Bowl champion Eagles.

The Eagles signed UDFA LB Jaboree Williams in the corresponding roster move. Nelson’s release clears about $1 million in cap space. The 26-year-old was a key reserve for Denver early in his career but was mostly limited to special teams work last season. He’ll look to catch on elsewhere as veteran depth. Multiple beat writers have suggested the Broncos could be interested in bringing him back.