Seahawks' Anthony Bradford demoted as Quenton Nelson joins starting lineup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 12:47 AM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
Anthony Bradford will move to the bench for the Seattle Seahawks as Quenton Nelson takes over at left guard. Head coach Mike Macdonald addressed the situation, emphasizing that it's not easy for Bradford, especially during his contract year. With the recent trade for Nelson, indications suggest that the team may be moving forward without Bradford as a starter. The Seahawks value Bradford's contributions and expect him to remain ready for any opportunity, as injuries could change his role at any time.
- •Quenton Nelson replaces Anthony Bradford as starting left guard.
- •Mike Macdonald acknowledges the difficulty of Bradford's situation.
- •Bradford's contract year complicates his standing with the team.
- •He has started 40 regular-season games and all playoff games in 2025.
- 12:47 AMYahoo Sports — Mike Macdonald on Anthony Bradford losing starting job: "It's not an easy situation"
"One of the most basic realities of the NFL trade market is that, when a team adds a key player during a given season, someone will be taking a seat.
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