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Seahawks To Move Grey Zabel To RG; Several Teams Were In Quenton Nelson Mix

Quenton Nelson stepped into the left guard role in the Colts’ lineup in Week 1 of his rookie year, doing so after starting 36 games at that position in Notre Dame. The future Hall of Famer manned the LG post…

By Sam Robinson · Pro Football Rumors

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 11:57 PM

Key Things to Know

The Seahawks will keep newly acquired Quenton Nelson at left guard and move Grey Zabel to right guard.
Seattle acquired Nelson from the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for third- and fifth-round draft picks via trade.
The Bears, Eagles, and Packers were also among the teams pursuing a trade for Nelson.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The Seattle Seahawks plan to keep newly acquired guard Quenton Nelson at left guard, shifting Grey Zabel to right guard. Head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed the alignment following Seattle's trade with the Indianapolis Colts, which sent third- and fifth-round draft picks to acquire the six-time All-Pro blocker.

Several other teams reportedly pursued Nelson before the trade, including the Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles, and Green Bay Packers. The move pushes previous starting right guard Anthony Bradford into a reserve role as Nelson enters the final year of his contract.

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Seahawks To Move Grey Zabel To RG; Several Teams Were In Quenton Nelson Mix

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