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A text to Quenton Nelson ignited a ‘weird, shocking’ Tuesday for Colts

INDIANAPOLIS – It was a normal Tuesday in the locker room, until it wasn’t. Quenton Nelson was in there, so was Mo Alie-Cox. Suddenly, another day in the life of the Indianapolis Colts became anything but normal. “Shoot, a little…

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 10:11 PM
A text to Quenton Nelson ignited a ‘weird, shocking’ Tuesday for Colts
Key Things to Know
  • A text from Ed Dodds preceded Quenton Nelson being traded from the Colts to the Seattle Seahawks.
  • The Colts traded Nelson for future third- and fifth-round picks and DeForest Buckner for a fourth-round pick.
  • Colts players, including Mo Alie-Cox and Bernhard Raimann, expressed shock over the midseason departures.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson was traded to the Seattle Seahawks following a text message from interim general manager Ed Dodds on Tuesday. The trade triggered a massive roster shakeup that also saw defensive tackle DeForest Buckner traded to the San Francisco 49ers just hours later. Colts teammates expressed shock over losing two longtime captains and leaders.

In exchange, the Colts received a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick for Nelson, along with a 2027 fourth-rounder for Buckner. Head coach Shane Steichen emphasized moving forward as the team prepares to face the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday amid rumors surrounding additional players.

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