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49ers Target Nelson for Trade Deadline
49ers could trade for Quenton Nelson as Colts' situation worsens.
In brief
49ers could trade for Quenton Nelson as Colts' situation worsens. San Francisco 49ers may trade for Quenton Nelson after Indianapolis Colts' poor performance and management changes. Originally reported by San Francisco 49ers On SI.
49ers trade target
The talk all season around the San Francisco 49ers has been about adding to the defense at the trade deadline.
Colby struggles
Connor Colby looked like he was taking a step forward through the first four weeks of the season but has struggled in the past three weeks.
Colby's performance
Colby had a 63.4 grade on offense with a 65.2 run-blocking grade and 58.7 pass protection grade through the first four weeks.
Colby's decline
From Weeks 5 through 7, Colby is down to a 55.8 grade with a 60.9 run-blocking grade and 57.4 pass protection grade.
Colts' situation
The Indianapolis Colts are sitting at 2-5 after firing their general manager who drafted Quenton Nelson.
49ers cap space
The 49ers have the most cap space in the NFL right now to absorb Nelson's cap hit.
Trade possibility
The 49ers could trade for Quenton Nelson as the Colts' situation worsens and Nelson's salary is shed for the rest of the year.
The one thing
San Francisco 49ers may trade for Quenton Nelson after Indianapolis Colts' poor performance and management changes.
