Quenton Nelson undergoes surgery, will avoid injured reserve

Seattle sits 4-4 after acquiring the guard on Oct. 27.

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What happened: Quenton Nelson underwent surgery but will not be placed on injured reserve. The offensive lineman missed practice Thursday due to a knee injury.

Why it matters: Avoiding injured reserve allows Seattle to bring Nelson back without a mandatory four-game absence. The 4-4 Seahawks acquired the veteran guard on Oct. 27 to bolster their interior offensive line.

By the numbers: Seattle is 4-4 in 2026 through eight games and holds the No. 8 seed following a 34-17 loss to the Chicago Bears.

What to watch: Seattle will evaluate Nelson's recovery progression ahead of its next regular-season contest.

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Quenton Nelson undergoes surgery, will avoid injured reserve

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