Quenton Nelson to undergo knee surgery, out for a few weeks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 3:50 AM

Last updated Nov 7, 2026

Quenton Nelson to undergo knee surgery, out for a few weeks
Summary

Quenton Nelson, the former All-Pro offensive guard for the Indianapolis Colts, will have minor cleanup surgery on his knee. Recently traded to the Seattle Seahawks, he is expected to miss at least a few weeks but will not be placed on injured reserve. Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed that Nelson's knee issue predates his trade, worsened during a loss to the Chicago Bears, and that both teams may have known about the condition prior to the deal. The Seahawks are hopeful that he could return in time for the Week 11 game following their bye week.

Source Links
Status Watch
  • •Nelson underwent surgery for a recurring knee issue.
  • •He was traded to Seattle for future draft picks.
  • •Nelson's injury worsened during a game against the Bears.
  • •He will miss at least a few weeks but avoids injured reserve.
  • •The Seahawks hope for his return after the Week 11 bye.
Latest Updates
  • 3:50 AMYahoo Sports — Former Colts All-Pro OG Quenton Nelson to undergo cleanup surgery and will miss at least a few weeks
What they're saying
"

It’s still going to take me a while to see Big Q in a different uniform and jersey number…

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days