INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson will be out five to 12 weeks with a foot injury that needs surgery.
Nelson injured his foot in practice Monday. He will undergo surgery for it Tuesday afternoon.
Nelson was picked up as the sixth pick in the 2018 NFL draft.
His injury is reportedly very similar to quarterback Carson Wentz.
Wentz underwent surgery Monday to repair a lingering foot injury he's had since high school, and the team said it went well. Head Coach Frank Reich made the announcement after practice during training camp Monday.
The starting quarterback, who the Colts picked up in a trade deal with the Philadelphia Eagles in March, is also expected to be out for for five to 12 weeks.
A five-week recovery for Nelson and Wentz would have them ready for the first regular season game against the Seattle Seahawks. Twelve weeks would have them missing the first seven regular season games, and returning Sunday, Oct. 31 against the Tennessee Titans.
