Quenton Nelson to undergo same foot surgery as Wentz

Indianapolis Colts offensive guard Quenton Nelson Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar via Imagn Content Services, LLC

Colts All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson to undergo same foot surgery as Carson Wentz

By Chelena Goldman | Last updated 8/3/21

The Indianapolis Colts will be without All-Pro offensive lineman Quenton Nelson for five to12 weeks because of a foot injury, ESPN reported on Tuesday.

The 25-year-old left guard was injured during practice on Monday and scheduled to have surgery Tuesday, per the report.

Nelson's injury comes just days after new starting quarterback Carson Wentz sustained the same injury.

BREAKING: Quenton Nelson has the same foot injury as Carson Wentz. He’s scheduled to have surgery in Indy later today with the same doctor as Wentz. Similar 5-12 week timeline for Nelson
— Mike Wells (@MikeWellsNFL) August 3, 2021

Wentz, who was acquired by Indianapolis from Philadelphia in March, reportedly wanted to avoid surgery ahead of his first campaign with the Colts.

All options are on the table, including a minor surgical procedure. The hope is to avoid it, but it’s possible. Either way, if Carson Wentz misses games it’s not likely to be many. https://t.co/Td3c1unuAd
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 30, 2021

There is no definite timeline for when either Wentz or Nelson will return.

Nelson was drafted by Indianapolis with the sixth overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. He has been voted First-Team All-Pro in all three seasons so far.

The Colts kick off their preseason on Aug. 15 hosting the Carolina Panthers.

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