Sports · October 27, 2026
Colts agree to trade Quenton Nelson to Seahawks
The Indianapolis Colts have agreed to trade eight-time Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson to the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. Multiple reports indicate the Colts will receive a 2027 third-round draft pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick in exchange for Nelson, who is 30 years old and in the final year of his contract. The move follows the recent firing of Colts general manager Chris Ballard and comes as Indianapolis holds a 2-5 record. For Seattle, the acquisition bolsters an offensive line protecting quarterback Sam Darnold and supporting a run game currently affected by injuries.
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Colts agree to trade Quenton Nelson to Seahawks
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Seahawks acquiring Quenton Nelson in trade with Colts
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Colts trade star guard Quenton Nelson to Seahawks in first blockbuster deal before deadline
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Quenton Nelson trade: Seahawks acquire All-Pro guard from Colts for two draft picks, per report
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Sources: Seahawks acquire Pro Bowl guard Nelson in trade with Colts
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Sliding Colts trade All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson to Seahawks for draft picks
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Quenton Nelson is being traded from the Indianapolis Colts to the Seattle Seahawks
- Nelson is an eight-time Pro Bowl selection
- The Indianapolis Colts recently fired general manager Chris Ballard
- Nelson is 30 years old
- Nelson is currently on an expiring contract
Reported by only some outlets
- The trade compensation is a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick
- The Colts currently have a 2-5 record
- Seattle will pay the remaining $9.777 million on Nelson's deal
- Nelson has allowed zero sacks in seven games this season
- Ed Dodds is the interim replacement for Chris Ballard
- The Seahawks are the defending Super Bowl champions
Confirmed
- The Colts agreed to trade Quenton Nelson to the Seahawks
- Nelson is an eight-time Pro Bowl selection
- The trade involves a third-round and a fifth-round draft pick
- The Colts fired GM Chris Ballard prior to the trade
Reported
- Seattle will pay the remaining $9.777 million on Nelson's deal (The Ringer)
- Nelson has allowed just six pressures and no sacks in seven games this season (TruMedia)
Rumor
- The Colts may move on from other veterans like DeForest Buckner and Jonathan Taylor (New York Post)
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