Seahawks trade for guard Quenton Nelson costs 2027 third-round pick
Seattle acquired Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson from Indianapolis, surrendering a 2027 third-round and a 2028 fifth-round pick, while retaining multiple selections for the 2027 draft.
Seattle Seahawks General Manager John Schneider completed a midseason trade for Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson, pending a physical. The deal sends a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick to the Indianapolis Colts.
The trade reduces Seattle's native 2027 selections to four picks – first, second, fifth and seventh rounds – after the team previously traded its fourth-rounder to Cleveland for Beau Stephens and its sixth-rounder to Los Angeles for Avery Smith. The club also retains several compensatory selections, giving it an estimated total of ten picks across all seven rounds.
Analysts note that while the loss of a third-rounder narrows the pool of native picks, the Seahawks remain well-stocked for the upcoming draft and retain flexibility for additional roster moves before the trade deadline.