Sliding Colts trade All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson to Seahawks for draft picks

30-year-old is an eight-time Pro Bowl selectionIndianapolis fired GM Ballard last week amid skidThe Indianapolis Colts have traded All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks, a person with knowledge of the deal told the Associated Press on Tuesday.The person requested anonymity because the deal had not been announced by either team and said the Colts would receive a third-round draft pick and a fifth-round pick in return for the eight-time Pro Bowler. Continue reading…

Indianapolis, who have lost three straight and fired their general manager last week, will receive a pair of draft picks in exchange for the eight-time Pro Bowler The Indianapolis Colts have traded All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks, a person with knowledge of the deal told the Associated Press on Tuesday. The person requested anonymity because the deal had not been announced by either team and said the Colts would receive a third-round draft pick and a fifth-round pick in return for the eight-time Pro Bowler. Nelson can become a free agent in March, but he had not said much about his future plans because he was focused on finishing this season strong.

It’s the second major move in two weeks for Indianapolis (2-5), who have lost three straight and 12 of their past 14 overall. The Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard last week after a loss to the previously winless Tennessee Titans at home. Assistant general manager Ed Dodds has replaced Ballard for now. Nelson was the No 6 overall pick in 2018 and joined linebacker Darius Leonard on the