The Seahawks are gonna be without their new Pro Bowl offensive guard, Quenton Nelson, for Week 9, and honestly, it stings. Our head coach, Mike Macdonald, confirmed Nelson’s ruled out because of a knee issue that’s got him sidelined week to week. This is coming right after a tough Monday Night loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 8, where Nelson faced off against their trade pickup Jeffery Simmons. We didn’t win that battle, or the game, but there’s still a ton to be confident about with this team. Still, this Nelson news is a definite gut punch.
Nelson’s Knee Issue: What We Know
So, what’s going on with our big trade pickup, Nelson? According to Gregg Bell of 93.3 KJR radio, Nelson is having a minor procedure on his knee. Macdonald told reporters on Friday that Nelson, our recent Pro Bowl offensive guard addition, will definitely miss the Cardinals matchup in Week 9. The kicker here is that this isn’t some fresh injury. Macdonald revealed that Nelson “had something he was dealing with when he got here” from the Colts trade. Yeah, that’s right, we reportedly knew about this knee issue before he even suited up for us. While Nelson’s only ruled out for Week 9 for now, Macdonald thinks he could potentially miss Week 10 too. With our bye week coming up in Week 11, it totally makes sense to hold him out and get him fully healthy.
The Road Ahead Without Our New Blocker
This injury forces a shift on the offensive line, with Anthony Bradford stepping back in to take over for Nelson. Luckily, the next two matchups for the Hawks are against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 9 and the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 10. These are games we absolutely should win, even if Nelson is out. The real stakes come into play in Week 12. That’s when we could see Nelson return, just in time for a massive clash against the San Francisco 49ers. That game, right there, could be absolutely pivotal for the NFC West division title. Nelson’s return then, when it matters most, is what we’re all looking forward to.
We’ve got the Cardinals up next, and the 12s will be watching how our offensive line performs with Bradford stepping up. Let’s get these wins and hold the fort until our Pro Bowl guard is back to help us make a real push for the division.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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