# Colts Trade Quenton Nelson to Seahawks for 2027 Third-Round and 2028 Fifth-Round Picks

> The Indianapolis Colts sent eight-time Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson to Seattle in exchange for a 2027 third-round and a 2028 fifth-round draft selection.

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- Published: 2026-10-29T00:36:00+05:00
- Author: Briefzora Desk (https://briefzora.com/author/briefzora-desk)
- Section: Politics
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## Key points

- The Indianapolis Colts traded guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday.
- Nelson is an eight-time Pro Bowl guard.
- The Colts will receive a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick.
- The trade has revived rumors linking the 49ers with DeForest Buckner.

## Why it matters

The deal reshapes the Colts' offensive line and gives the Seahawks a top-tier guard, while also fueling trade chatter around the 49ers.

## Article

The reigning Super Bowl champions executed the season's first major trade on Tuesday, sending Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks. In return, the Colts received a third-round pick in the 2027 draft and a fifth-round pick in the 2028 draft.

Nelson, a eight-time Pro Bowl guard, is listed at 56 years old in the trade report. The move has ignited fresh speculation about a possible deal involving San Francisco 49ers defensive end DeForest Buckner.

## Frequently asked questions

### When did the Colts trade Quenton Nelson?

The trade occurred on Tuesday.

### What draft picks did the Colts receive for Nelson?

They got a third-round pick in 2027 and a fifth-round pick in 2028.


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