Lions OT Nelson bonds with cancer patient through cleat gesture
Lions right tackle Matt Nelson and his wife Hayley befriended Cedar Rapids family tied to the I Know Jack Foundation. Nelson painted and donated size-16 cleats for the My Cleats My Cause game, forming a lasting bond with 22-year-old Jack Hoeger, a brain cancer survivor whose family runs the charity and annual bike ride.
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Quarterback Taylor shines in win with trick plays and strong arm
Holland praises Taylor after a 19 of 36 passing for 207 yards night featuring a reverse and flea flicker. Taylor credits offseason work and receivers for the improved passing game. Ben Nelson, 6-foot-7 tackle, doubles as kicker after Bergman broke his foot, hitting a 29-yard field goal and an extra point.
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