The Indianapolis Colts are going to sign left guard Quenton Nelson to a massive contract extension at some point, and it appears they want to get it done before the regular season arrives.
Nelson, who is currently playing on the fifth-year option of his rookie contract, is expected to reset the market for interior offensive linemen on this new deal. We took a look at projecting what that contract might look like earlier this offseason.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported that the Colts have made Nelson’s extension a priority and want to get the deal done before the end of the preseason.
From what I’m told, the Colts’ contract strategy is clear: Figure out a way to pay guard Quenton Nelson, hopefully this month. Other contract matters can wait. That means Kenny Moore II, a standout corner who has two years left on a four-year, $33 million deal, might not cash in until 2023. The same goes for linebacker Bobby Okereke, an underrated player.
It’s no surprise that the Colts want to get this deal done quickly. It would be shocking if both sides went through the 2022 season without coming to agreement on a new deal.
It seems to be still in the works, but Nelson could be getting a massive deal before the month of August is over.
Like Colts Wire on Facebook
Follow Colts Wire on Twitter
Follow Kevin on Twitter (@KevinHickey11)