Seattle head coach Mike Macdonald says Quenton Nelson has returned to the team facility after a minor knee procedure, but will miss Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
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Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed Quenton Nelson has returned to the team facility following a minor knee procedure earlier this week. Macdonald said Nelson is making progress but will miss Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders, with a possible return after Seattle’s Week 11 bye.
Nelson joined Seattle in a trade with the Indianapolis Colts, with the Seahawks sending a third-round pick in 2027 and a fifth-round pick in 2028 in exchange for the All-Pro guard.
According to Next Gen Stats, Seattle’s running backs generated only 92 yards before contact on 184 carries when the Nelson trade was finalized. The Seahawks were also stopped behind or at the line of scrimmage on 37 rushing attempts at that time.
Seattle’s other offensive-line availability was affected by injuries as well. Charles Cross has missed consecutive games with an ankle injury, leaving Josh Jones in the starting lineup at left tackle; Nelson’s knee issue added another layer of complexity for the Week-to-Week lineup.
With Nelson ruled out for the Raiders game, Seattle moved Grey Zabel back to left guard and reinstated Anthony Bradford on the right side of the interior line, changes intended to keep the unit functional while Nelson recovers.
The Seahawks recently held off Arizona 17-3 without allowing a sack, with Jones and Bradford contributing to the performance against the Cardinals’ defensive front.
The Seahawks’ quarterback situation has also been shaped by injuries, with Sam Darnold having missed time due to quadriceps and rib issues, leaving Drew Lock to direct the offence. The team said Lock has dealt with elbow and oblique injuries that have limited his practice time, although he remains available.
Seattle’s Week-to-Week offensive planning also includes multiple returning pieces. Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp are established targets, Rashid Shaheed is returning from a knee injury, and the running game has improved with Zach Charbonnet totaling 77 rushing yards against Arizona and Jadarian Price also back in the backfield.
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