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Giants should put Quenton Nelson atop their trade deadline wish list

The New York Giants need offensive line help, and the Colts’ recent collapse could make a Quenton Nelson trade worth exploring.

By Matt Sidney · G Men HQ

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 1:00 PM

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Writer Matt Sidney argues the New York Giants should target Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson via trade.
Indianapolis recently dismissed general manager Chris Ballard following a 2-4 start to the season.
Sidney suggests New York needs an upgrade over starting guard Jon Runyan before the November 10 deadline.

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Matt Sidney of GMEN HQ argues that the New York Giants should pursue Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson before the November 10 trade deadline. With Indianapolis sitting at 2-4 and firing general manager Chris Ballard, Sidney believes the Giants must aggressively target the veteran offensive lineman to replace struggling guard Jon Runyan and capitalize on an open NFC East race.

Nelson is currently in the final year of a four-year, $80 million contract. Sidney suggests general manager Joe Schoen and head coach John Harbaugh could offer a future Day 2 draft pick to bolster a New York rushing attack that has averaged only 3.8 yards per carry through six weeks.

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