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On Sept. 10, 2022, the day before their season opener, the Colts and left guard Quenton Nelson reached agreement on a four-year, $80MM extension. That pact will expire after this season, and though Nelson remains an elite lineman, the Colts haven’t shown the same urgency in getting a deal done.

Quenton Nelson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 13

Latest On Potential Extension For Colts G Quenton Nelson

According to ESPN’s Stephen Holder, there’s no imminent deadline deal between the Colts and G Quenton Nelson ahead of Week 1 today. The two sides beat the clock at the last minute to get Nelson locked up the last time he was up for a new deal.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 2

Talks Stagnant Between Colts & G Quenton Nelson

According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, talks are currently stagnant between the Colts and G Quenton Nelson. Fowler notes Nelson’s preference was to have an extension sorted before training camp.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Pro Football Rumors / September 2

Extension Talks Between Colts, Quenton Nelson ‘Stagnant’

Colts left guard Quenton Nelson signed a mammoth contract extension shortly before the 2022 season began. History could repeat itself four years later, but contract talks between the Colts and Nelson are currently “stagnant,” Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / August 2

Colts Face Rising Cost to Keep Quenton Nelson After Latest Guard Deal

The price of keeping Indianapolis Colts star guard Quenton Nelson may have increased again Saturday. The NFL world deemed Nelson as the league's second-best interior lineman earlier this offseason, and now recent movement in the guard market points to the Colts' longtime pillar demanding an even higher contract extension than before.

Indianapolis Colts News / Pro Football Rumors / July 31

Colts Interested In Extending LG Quenton Nelson

Jonathan Taylor extension talks have begun, adding more intrigue to another important negotiating period for running backs (as Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs are holding in).

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / July 12

NFL Still Views Colts' Quenton Nelson as One of League's Best Interior Linemen

Left guard Quenton Nelson has been the heart and soul of the Indianapolis Colts' offense for basically the entirety of the Chris Ballard era. ESPN's Jeremy

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / June 22

NFL Players Realized That Colts' Quenton Nelson is Still One of the League's Best

The Indianapolis Colts have seen their fair share of ups and downs throughout the Chris Ballard era, but Quenton Nelson has done in everything in his power to prop the team up during that time.

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / June 22

Division rivals just handed Colts standout guard Quenton Nelson the ultimate form of respect he truly deserves

Indianapolis Colts standout guard Quenton Nelson is back on the NFL’s Top 100 list after missing out the last three seasons and earned some mighty high praise from his AFC South rivals.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 8

AFC Notes: Quenton Nelson, Jonathan Taylor, Colts, Jaguars, Titans

CBS Sports’ Joel Corry wouldn’t be surprised if Colts G Quenton Nelson wants to become the league’s highest-paid interior offensive lineman again after the season, which Corry thinks could be an issue for Indianapolis.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / April 4

Colts' Jonathan Taylor and Quenton Nelson May Test 2027 Free Agency

2026 free agency is essentially over, with the NFL draft starting in just 20 days. The Indianapolis Colts weren't as successful as they likely wanted; they watched some big names leave for other teams.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / December 23

Pair of Top Colts Selected to 2026 Pro Bowl

Two staples of the Indianapolis Colts franchise have been named to the 2026 Pro Bowl. Those names are running back Jonathan Taylor and guard Quenton Nelson.

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Colts players open up about Jones playing through worrisome injury

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Jones looked like a diminished version of his best self as he attempted to play with a reported fracture in his fibula in back-to-back losses that dropped the Colts to 8-4 on the season.

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The NFL's first ever Protector of the Year has Penei Sewell, Garett Bolles and Quenton Nelson in the spotlight at midseason point

With the NFL season halfway done, our team at A to Z Sports decided to vote on who should win each of the major NFL awards. Over the next week, we'll release one article per day, covering each award.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / October 29

Colts' Jonathan Taylor Now Heavy Favorite to Win NFL Award

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Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / October 14

Colts' Quenton Nelson Displays Dominance in Win Over Cardinals

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Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / August 26, 2025

Pair of Colts Stars Earn National Recognition Ahead of Regular Season

The countdown to kickoff for the Indianapolis Colts is now under two weeks as the team prepares for a home bout against the Miami Dolphins to get things started in 2025.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 19, 2025

Colts’ Quenton Nelson claims ‘nothing changes’ for O-Line after starting QB announcement

After a competition somewhat impacted by untimely injury, the Indianapolis Colts have officially named their Week 1 starting quarterback: Daniel Jones.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / August 4, 2025

Colts' Quenton Nelson Contender for Protector of the Year

The Indianapolis Colts have an offensive line that, while promising, has two uncertain starters in the trenches (Tanor Bortolini at center, Matt Goncalves at right guard).

Indianapolis Colts News / EasySportz / July 29, 2025

Indianapolis Colts Make A Big Commitment To Cornerstone Player

WESTFIELD, Ind. — The Indianapolis Colts solidified their offensive line for the future, signing left tackle Bernhard Raimann to a four-year, $100 million contract extension.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / July 11, 2024

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Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / January 4, 2024

Quenton Nelson is the first Colts player to accomplish this feat.

The Indianapolis Colts weren't left out of the NFL Pro Bowl, as they had one player selected. That player is LG Quenton Nelson, who has had quite the rebound from last year. Nelson has now become the first Colts player ever to be named to the Pro Bowl in each of their first six seasons.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / March 8, 2023

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