Quenton Nelson, the new guard the Seattle Seahawks just brought in, is officially out for Sunday’s game against the visiting Arizona Cardinals. This is a tough pill to swallow, 12s, because it means we’ll have to wait even longer to see our big trade acquisition make a real impact on the field.
Another Week, Another Wait for Nelson
Our head coach, Mike Macdonald, dropped the news: Nelson had a “minor procedure” on his knee. While it’s good that he’s not hitting the IR, the week-to-week status means we’re left guessing when our new O-line anchor will actually be out there protecting Sam Darnold. This game against the Cardinals will be Nelson’s second missed outing since joining the squad, and that’s just frustrating. We traded for this guy to be an immediate difference-maker, and now we’re just waiting.
The Price We Paid, The Patience We Need
Remember, it was just 10 days ago that the Seahawks shelled out for Nelson, sending a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-rounder to the Indianapolis Colts. That’s a serious investment for a player we expected to slot right in and bolster our offensive line. To have him sidelined right after such a significant trade, especially for a “minor procedure,” really makes you itch for him to get healthy and into the game. We gave up future draft capital for this talent, and we need to see him on the Lumen Field turf.
So, what’s next? The Hawks host the Cardinals this Sunday, and not only will we be without Nelson, but Sam Darnold is also sidelined for the game. It’s going to be a battle, but we’ll be watching closely, hoping to see a healthy Quenton Nelson back out there soon, showing us why he was worth those picks. Let’s get through this game, and hopefully, our new guard can make his long-awaited second appearance for the Emerald City in the very near future.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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