How Jets' 2027 NFL Draft Pick Is Impacted By Quenton Nelson Seahawks Trade, Latest Colts Rumors

The Indianapolis Colts sent shockwaves across the NFL when they traded guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday, and the impact was also felt on the East Coast.

ESPN's Field Yates pointed out that the New York Jets are the "sneaky winner" of Tuesday's trade between the Colts and the Seahawks because they own Indianapolis' 2027 first-round draft pick.

At 2-5, the Colts appear to be committing to a rebuild after trading Nelson, who has been selected to the Pro Bowl in each of his first eight NFL seasons. Yates noted that Tuesday's deal "could be the first of multiple trades the Colts make for their quality veteran players as they look towards the future."

The Jets acquired two first-round picks from the Colts as part of the 2025 trade for star cornerback Sauce Gardner. At the time, Indianapolis appeared to be one of the top Super Bowl contenders in the AFC, facilitating the decision to make an all-in move. Unfortunately, the team bottomed out and failed to make the playoffs.

In addition to the Colts' first-round pick, the Jets will also have the better first-round selection from the Dallas Cowboys or Green Bay Packers following the trade that sent defensive tackle Quinnen Williams to Dallas. With three first-round selections, New York is expected to finally add its franchise quarterback while also addressing other needs with blue-chip prospects.

Jets fans will be rooting for the Colts to continue tearing things down before the Nov. 10 trade deadline and tank the rest of the season, as New York could end up with multiple top-10 picks in the 2027 draft.