Seahawks agree to acquire Quenton Nelson from Colts

The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to acquire Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson for a 2027 third-round draft pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick, a person with knowledge of the deal said. The teams had not announced the trade, according to that account. Nelson, an eight-time Pro Bowler, is in the final year of his contract and can become a free agent in March. The trade gives Indianapolis draft compensation rather than risking his departure without a return, while Seattle adds a veteran guard for the remainder of the 2026 season. Nelson has played left guard for nearly all of his NFL career. His arrival could prompt Seattle to rearrange its offensive line, potentially moving Grey Zabel from left guard to right guard and affecting Anthony Bradford’s role. The Seahawks have not confirmed their planned alignment. Indianapolis is set to turn to rookie Jalen Farmer at left guard, according to one report; Farmer played right guard in college. Nelson has performed strongly this season. Through seven weeks, he had an 85.7 overall Pro Football Focus grade across 468 offensive snaps, along with an 81.9 pass-blocking grade and an 82.3 run-blocking grade. He allowed six pressures over...