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ArticleColts trade 8-time Pro Bowl lineman to Super Bowl champ SeahawksOctober 27, 2026

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Nelson figures to stabilize a Seattle front that allowed Sam Darnold to be sacked five times in the two games prior to Sunday's win over the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Darnold sacked five times in two games; Nelson trade targets line protection.

Seahawks quarterback allowed five sacks in two games prior to Sunday's win over Kansas City Chiefs, indicating offensive line vulnerability that Nelson's acquisition aims to address.

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Sam DarnoldNegativeMatchup

Darnold stepped up freely with zero sacks allowed by Chiefs' pass rush.

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Sam DarnoldPositiveRole

Nelson's arrival should create cleaner pocket for Darnold and improve Seahawks' offensive consistency.

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Sam DarnoldPositiveRole

Nelson acquisition directly targets Darnold's pocket protection and offensive efficiency.

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Sam DarnoldPositiveRole

Nelson's arrival should create a cleaner pocket for Darnold and improve offensive line flexibility.

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Sam DarnoldPositiveRole

Nelson acquisition aims to give Darnold cleaner pocket and running game support.

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Sam DarnoldNegativeRole

Darnold's erratic play cited as Seahawks weakness in Super Bowl race.

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