# Quenton Nelson excited for new chapter with Seattle Seahawks

> Quenton Nelson starts new Seahawks role after trade.
- Title: Quenton Nelson excited for new chapter with Seattle Seahawks
- Summary: Quenton Nelson starts new Seahawks role after trade. Quenton Nelson is excited to begin his first game with the Seattle Seahawks after joining via trade with…
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- Source: FOX 13 Seattle — https://fox13seattle.com/sports/nelson-excited-new-chapter-seahawks
- Author: Curtis Crabtree
- Published: 2026-10-29T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: seattle seahawks, quenton nelson, indianapolis colts, mike macdonald, seahawks trade, left guard, right guard, anthony bradford, seattle offense, seattle practice, seattle, sports
## Quenton Nelson joins Seahawks
Quenton Nelson, a three-time All-Pro guard, joined the Seattle Seahawks in a trade with the Indianapolis Colts.

> Formed a lot of great relationships in Indy
## Nelson excited for new chapter
Nelson called leaving Indianapolis after eight seasons bittersweet but said he's eager for his next chapter with the Seahawks.

> Great community there, but definitely excited for this next chapter
## Seahawks expect Nelson to start
Head coach Mike Macdonald expects Nelson to start Monday against Chicago at left guard with Grey Zabel moving to right guard.

> I think john and his team did a great job of making that happen
## Nelson learns Seattle offense
Nelson is racing to learn Seattle's offense with teammates helping him prepare for his debut less than a week after the trade.

> It's completely different
## Anthony Bradford moves to backup
Anthony Bradford, returning from injury, gets bumped to backup after Nelson's arrival and Zabel's move.

> I thought anthony played really good football for us
## Seahawks offensive line changes
The Seahawks will have three new offensive line players compared to last week's win over the Kansas City Chiefs.

> Josh Jones will start in place of cross
## Nelson's first practice
Nelson practices with the Seahawks ahead of his first game on October 29, 2026.

> The equipment staff, the trainers, it's been a great day and a half so far
## Seahawks prepare for Monday game
The Seahawks prepare for Monday night's game against the Chicago Bears with Nelson starting at left guard.

> We love our guys. It's a situation where you understand how it affects the guys
## Nelson's new role
Nelson will play left guard in Seattle's offense, a shift from his previous role in Indianapolis.

> It's a whirlwind situation for me
## Key takeaway

Quenton Nelson is excited to begin his first game with the Seattle Seahawks after joining via trade with Indianapolis.