Seahawks Mailbag: The Quenton Nelson Trade; Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s Greatness & More

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By John Boyle · Seahawks

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 11:44 PM

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John Boyle addressed Seattle's trade for Quenton Nelson and Jaxon Smith-Njigba's strong season in a team mailbag.
Seattle acquired permanent trade addition Quenton Nelson from Indianapolis for a 2027 third-round pick and 2028 fifth-round pick.
The trade followed the Seahawks' 20-3 victory over the previously unbeaten Kansas City Chiefs.

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In his team mailbag, Seahawks writer John Boyle discussed Seattle acquiring All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson from the Indianapolis Colts. The permanent trade sent a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-rounder to Indianapolis following Seattle's 20-3 victory over the previously unbeaten Kansas City Chiefs.

Boyle also highlighted receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, noting he led the NFL with 816 receiving yards through seven games. Additional topics included the potential offensive line configuration with Nelson's arrival and the expected returns of running backs Zach Charbonnet and Jadarian Price.

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