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Sliding Colts trade All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson to Seahawks for draft picks

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The Indianapolis Colts traded their eight-time Pro Bowler and All-Pro guard, Quenton Nelson, to the Seattle Seahawks for a third-round draft pick and a fifth-round pick. This trade comes as part of significant team restructuring after firing general manager Chris Ballard last week; assistant general manager Ed Dodds is now interim GM. Nelson was originally drafted sixth overall in 2018 and has been an All-Pro selection since then, making him one of the most valuable players on the Colts roster before this recent trade.

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The Indianapolis Colts traded All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks on October 27, 2026, for a third-round and fifth-round draft pick. This move came just two weeks after another significant trade that saw defensive tackle DeForest Buckner also sent away, leading to a shaken locker room where players noticed their teammates' lockers had been cleared out. The Colts, struggling with a record of 2-5 and having lost three straight games, are looking towards the future as they prepare for an upcoming game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Coach Shane Steichen faced questions about his job security amidst these changes, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding the team's direction moving forward.

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Narrative

Nelson was the No 6 overall pick in 2018 and joined linebacker Darius Leonard on the All-Pro team, making the duo the first rookie teammates to earn All-Pro honors since the Chicago Bears’ Gale Sayers and Dick Butkus in 1965.

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🔮 The person requested anonymity because the deal had not been announced by either team and said the Colts would receive a third-round draft pick and a fifth-round pick in return for the eight-time Pro Bowler.

2026-10-30 · The Guardian

Sliding Colts trade All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson to Seahawks for draft picks · assertive framing

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The Indianapolis Colts have traded All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks, a person with knowledge of the deal told the Associated Press on Tuesday. asserted

person → trade → Tuesday

The person requested anonymity because the deal had not been announced by either team and said the Colts would receive a third-round draft pick and a fifth-round pick in return for the eight-time Pro Bowler. asserted

Colts → request → Bowler

Nelson can become a free agent in March, but he had not said much about his future plans because he was focused on finishing this season strong. asserted

he → become → season

It’s the second major move in two weeks for Indianapolis (2-5), who have lost three straight and 12 of their past 14 overall. asserted

who → ’ → 14

The Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard last week after a loss to the previously winless Tennessee Titans at home. asserted

Colts → fire → home

Assistant general manager Ed Dodds has replaced Ballard for now. asserted

Dodds → replace → Ballard

duo → join → 1965

The Colts visit Jacksonville (4-2) on Sunday while the Seahawks (4-3) host Chicago (5-2) on Monday night. asserted

Seahawks → visit → night