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Seattle Seahawks acquire Quenton Nelson from Indianapolis Colts

Outlets report that Indianapolis agreed to trade Quenton Nelson to Seattle, though terms remain sparsely detailed.

Reviewed by Emmanuel Nyame
Oct 27, 2026 · 4 sources · 1 min read
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At a glance

  • The Indianapolis Colts agreed to trade guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks.14
  • The trade involves draft picks.24

The Indianapolis Colts agreed to trade Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks.1234

Nelson plays as a guard.14

The deal between the two clubs involves draft picks.24

Where sources agree

  • Quenton Nelson traded to Seahawks4 of 4
  • Colts traded Quenton Nelson4 of 4
  • Quenton Nelson plays guard2 of 4
  • Trade involves draft picks2 of 4

Who covered this

4 National

Sources

  1. 1ESPNSources: Seahawks acquire Pro Bowl guard Nelson in trade with Colts ↗
  2. 2Yahoo SportsSeahawks’ & Colts’ updated list of draft picks after Quenton Nelson trade ↗
  3. 3Yahoo SportsHow Jets are big winners of Colts' trade of Quenton Nelson to Seahawks ↗
  4. 4CBS SportsQuenton Nelson trade: Seahawks acquire All-Pro guard from Colts for two draft picks, per report ↗

Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.

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