# 49ers Target Nelson for Trade Deadline

> 49ers could trade for Quenton Nelson as Colts' situation worsens.
- Title: 49ers Target Nelson for Trade Deadline | Shortify
- Summary: 49ers could trade for Quenton Nelson as Colts' situation worsens. San Francisco 49ers may trade for Quenton Nelson after Indianapolis Colts' poor performance…
- Keywords: san francisco 49ers, quenton nelson, indianapolis colts, nfl, trade deadline, offensive line, connor colby, sports, 49ers, Target, Nelson, Trade
- Source: San Francisco 49ers On SI — https://si.com/nfl/49ers/onsi/perfect-trade-target-49ers-may-have-just-become-available
- Published: 2026-10-27T15:00:03+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: san francisco 49ers, quenton nelson, indianapolis colts, nfl, trade deadline, offensive line, connor colby, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

San Francisco 49ers may trade for Quenton Nelson after Indianapolis Colts' poor performance and management changes.