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Colts agree to trade Quenton Nelson to Seahawks
The Colts have agreed to trade guard Quenton Nelson to the Seahawks.
Seattle will send Indianapolis a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick.
Nelson was the sixth overall pick in 2018 and has earned eight Pro Bowl selections and three first-team All-Pro honors.
The Colts are rebuilding, and Nelson is in the final year of his contract.
Seattle started Gray Zabel and Anthony Bradford at guard in its Week 7 win over Kansas City, while left tackle Charles Cross left with an ankle injury.
Nelson gives Seattle another experienced offensive lineman as it pursues a playoff spot and a second straight Super Bowl title, though the team plans to move players around its line.
The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to acquire guard Quenton Nelson from the Indianapolis Colts.
Seattle will send Indianapolis a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick, according to reports.
Nelson is a six-time All-Pro and eight-time Pro Bowler, and is in the final year of his contract.
The Colts are moving Nelson amid a rebuild after firing general manager Chris Ballard.
Seattle plans to strengthen its offensive line as it pursues a playoff spot and a second straight Super Bowl title.
- Who
- The Seattle Seahawks and Indianapolis Colts agreed to a trade for guard Quenton Nelson.
- What
- Seattle will send Indianapolis a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick for Nelson.
- When
- October 27, 2026.
- Where
- The trade is between the Seattle Seahawks and Indianapolis Colts.
- Why
- Seattle is looking to strengthen its offensive line for a playoff push. Indianapolis is rebuilding and seeking draft capital.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Colts selected Nelson sixth overall in the NFL Draft.
The Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard.
The Colts agreed to trade Nelson to the Seahawks for two draft picks.
- Player
- Quenton Nelson
- Teams
- Indianapolis Colts; Seattle Seahawks
- Trade compensation
- 2027 third-round pick and 2028 fifth-round pick
- Contract status
- Nelson is in the final year of his contract
- Colts general manager
- Chris Ballard was fired
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Trade! The Colts are sending eight-time Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson to the Seahawks for a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick, sources tell @ringer @netflixsports.
The Seahawks owe Quenton Nelson the remaining $9.777 million on his contract for 2026 and he's set to be a free agent in March. Seattle has traded for players on expiring contracts before -- including Leonard Williams and Rasheed Shahid -- and gotten deals done later.