Jack Nelson: Everything you need to know

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

Nelson (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Vikings, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. 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.

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