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NFL·TRADE·October 27, 2026 12:37 PM ET

Colts trading 6x All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson to Seahawks, per Schultz

Eight-time Pro Bowler joins Seattle ahead of Week 8.

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BREAKING: The #Colts are trading 6x All-Pro G Quenton Nelson to the #Seahawks, per sources. https://t.co/vEnruQPad6 Via @Schultz_Report on X

What happened: Seattle acquires the Notre Dame product after Indianapolis drew strong trade interest in both Nelson and DeForest Buckner, per Jordan Schultz and Adam Schefter. Nelson entered the midseason market on an expiring contract after extension talks with Indianapolis remained stagnant before Week 1.

Why it matters: Moving a foundational offensive lineman marks the first major roster shakeup for Indianapolis following a recent general-manager change. The front office also placed running back Jonathan Taylor on transaction watch this week.

By the numbers: Drafted sixth overall in the first round in 2018 (as of Sept. 29, 2026), Nelson departs an Indianapolis team sitting at 2-5 on a three-game losing streak and seeded 12th in the conference after a 16-10 loss at Minnesota on Oct. 25.

What to watch: Teams have until the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline to finalize deals as Indianapolis weighs further moves involving Buckner and Taylor.

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