Seahawks trade for Quenton Nelson, waive Christian Haynes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 8:08 PM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks have confirmed a trade for guard Quenton Nelson from the Indianapolis Colts, contingent on him passing a physical. To accommodate Nelson on the 53-man roster, the Seahawks waived guard Christian Haynes, who made five starts this season. Seattle is sending a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick to the Colts as part of the trade agreement. Haynes has the option to return to the Seahawks' practice squad if he goes unclaimed. Earlier moves included cutting tight end Josiah Deguara on the same day.
- •Seahawks trade for Quenton Nelson pending physical.
- •Seattle sends 2027 third-round pick and 2028 fifth-round pick to Colts.
- •Christian Haynes waived after five starts this season.
- •Haynes could return to practice squad if unclaimed.
- •Seahawks cut tight end Josiah Deguara to create roster space.
- 8:08 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks announce Quenton Nelson trade, waive G Christian Haynes
"Guard Quenton Nelson will need to pass a physical to finalize his move to the Seahawks, but the team has already made room for him on their 53-man roster.
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