The Seattle Seahawks made a huge swing to trade for three-time 1st Team All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson from the Indianapolis Colts. Unfortunately, Nelson has played just once for the defending Super Bowl champions before being sidelined due to a minor knee procedure.
However, there is good news on the Nelson front. Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald confirmed Nelson is back with the team following his procedure and is on the road to recovery.
“Treatment-wise is chasing edges, which is music to my ears,” Macdonald said, per Gregg Bell.
But Bell notes that it could still be a while before Nelson gets back into game action. He's unlikely to suit up against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Instead, Nelson could return for their big showdown against their NFC West rival San Francisco 49ers on Nov. 29 after their bye week.
The Seahawks lost 34-17 to the Chicago Bears on Nelson's lone game for the team thus far. The Seahawks offense was a shambles in that game, with just 252 total yards.
It wasn't that much better with Sam Darnold out and backup Drew Lock starting against the Arizona Cardinals, but they still ran out 17-3 winners. Aside from Nelson, the Seahawks offense obviously needs to get Darnold healthy ahead of the big 49ers game.
One bright spot for the Seahawks was that running back Zach Charbonnet, who is also finally back healthy after missing the start of the season, broke out for 77 yards against Arizona. The hope is that with him and Nelson, the Seahawks running game will get a much-needed upgrade for the rest of the season.