Indianapolis Colts offensive guard Quenton Nelson agreed to a four-year, $80 million contract extension on Saturday. The 26-year-old has been a formidable presence on the team's offensive line and has numerous All-Pro selections and Pro Bowl bids to show for it. As long as Nelson remains healthy, life should be easier for the aging Matt Ryan, who will need all the protection he can get this season. Of course, Jonathan Taylor will also benefit from Nelson's services for years to come.
Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard said he wants offensive guard Quenton Nelson to stick around for the long haul. Ballard also said the team will not move Nelson to left tackle next year. The 25-year-old was an All-Pro guard in each of his first three seasons with the team before battling injuries in 2021. Nelson still made his fourth straight Pro Bowl this season, but he missed the first four games of his career. When he was healthy, he was still one of the best offensive guards in the NFL, and he will return for the 2022 season to try and get the Colts back into the playoffs after their disappointing finish with a loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Week 18 season finale.
The Indianapolis Colts placed All-Pro offensive guard Quenton Nelson (ankle) on Injured Reserve on Saturday with a high ankle sprain. In corresponding moves, the team elevated safety Ibraheim Campbell and quarterback Brett Hundley to the active roster from the practice squad. Nelson was carted off the field in the Week 3 loss to the Tennessee Titans, and he'll be out at least the next three games and possibly more. It's a big blow to Indianapolis' offensive line, especially with quarterback Carson Wentz playing on two sprained ankles. Chris Reed could replace Nelson at left guard for however long he is sidelined.
Indianapolis Colts offensive guard Quenton Nelson (ankle) will miss his first NFL game in Week 4 against the Miami Dolphins after playing in the first 51 games of his career. Nelson could be in danger of missing the second game of his career in Week 5 after he was carted off the field in the first half of the Week 3 loss to the Tennessee Titans. With Nelson out this weekend, Chris Reed is expected to start at left guard on Indy's offensive line. Nelson made the Pro Bowl and was named a first-team All-Pro in each of his first three seasons, so losing that kind of talent up front shouldn't be ignored. Not only that, but running back Jonathan Taylor (knee) is questionable, and quarterback Carson Wentz (ankles) is expected to play on two bum ankles for the second straight week. The Dolphins defense is on the streaming radar in Week 4.
Indianapolis Colts offensive guard Quenton Nelson (ankle) suffered a sprained ankle in the Week 3 loss to the Tennessee Titans, and he will be evaluated this week. Nelson is believed to have a high ankle sprain, which would likely put him out of action for at least several weeks. The 25-year-old also had foot surgery last August, but he made it back for the start of the regular season. Nelson has made the Pro Bowl and has been named a first-team All-Pro in each of his first three seasons, so this is a significant loss for the Colts offensive line, their running game and for quarterback Carson Wentz, who played in Week 3 on two bum ankles.
Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson (foot, back) is officially active for Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Seattle Seahawks. One of the NFL's best offensive linemen, having Nelson in the lineup will help keep quarterback Carson Wentz upright and can open some huge holes for running back Jonathan Taylor. Taylor was already an RB1 play in season-long leagues, but this move makes him a better DFS play if you're willing to take a risk on him against this Seahawks defense.
The Indianapolis Colts placed offensive linemen Quenton Nelson and Eric Fisher on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday. It's unclear whether Nelson and Fisher tested positive for the virus or if they were just close contacts, but they'll need to clear the league's COVID-19 protocols before rejoining the team. For Nelson, who recently returned from foot surgery on Aug. 3, another absence could hurt his ability to be at peak form for the start of the regular season in a few weeks. The starting left guard has been a first-team All-Pro in each of his first three seasons and is a big part of Indy's excellent O-line. Fisher has spent all of training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list after suffering an Achilles tear in January. His placement on the COVID-19 list certainly makes it tougher for him to be ready for the start of the regular season.
Indianapolis Colts All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson will have surgery on his injured foot on Tuesday after he injured himself during Monday's practice session. The team is saying that the foot injury is nearly the same injury that quarterback Carson Wentz is dealing with, although the issue stems from something Nelson was born with. Wentz will need surgery and has been given a 5-12 week timetable for return. Nelson is widely regarded as one of the top guards in all of football and his absence will be felt primarily in the running game. The Colts are already without left tackle Eric Fisher (PUP list) and center Ryan Kelly (elbow). Look for running back Jonathan Taylor's ADP to dip into the second round as a result.
Indianapolis Colts left guard Quenton Nelson didn't practice on Tuesday and was seen wearing a boot on the sidelines. This comes after Nelson left practice on Monday with an apparent foot injury. Nelson's arguably the best guard in the NFL and is a vital piece of this offensive attack, so it's worth monitoring the injury. If it winds up being something serious, not having Nelson in the lineup would hurt the Colts pass and run games, especially if the team has to start the year with Jacob Eason at quarterback.
The Indianapolis Colts picked up the fifth-year option for the 2022 season on the contract for perennial Pro Bowl offensive guard Quenton Nelson on Wednesday. It was a no-brainer move, as no player drafted since 2015 has been named to more first-team All-Pro teams than Nelson, who has earned those honors in each of his three seasons with the Colts. Nelson started all 48 regular season games and three playoff contests in the last three seasons while barely missing any snaps on offense. He became the fifth player in the last 50 years to be named a first-team All-Pro in each of his first three NFL seasons, joining Earl Campbell, Keith Jackson, Barry Sanders and Lawrence Taylor.
