The Indianapolis Colts traded eight-time Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks. CBS Sports NFL said Seattle was adding him to protect quarterback Sam Darnold; Fox News reported that DeForest Buckner and Jonathan Taylor were also on the block as Indianapolis considered further deadline moves.
WHO:The Indianapolis Colts
WHAT:Traded guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks.
WHEN:Reported Oct 27, 2026 at 12:53 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:Seattle was adding Nelson to protect quarterback Sam Darnold, according to CBS Sports NFL.
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