The Seattle Seahawks pulled off a blockbuster trade earlier this week by acquiring All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson from the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for two draft picks. Nelson will be the Seahawks' new starting guard opposite Grey Zabel. The trade moves starter Anthony Bradford to the bench, but he still has an important depth role to play.
The Seahawks waived guard Christian Haynes in order to make room for Nelson on the 53-man roster following his arrival. It's worth remembering that Haynes was starting just a few weeks ago when Bradford was hurt. Following his release, he was claimed via waivers by the Miami Dolphins.
Haynes won't return to the Seahawks' practice squad. Also remember that Mason Richman suffered a torn ACL injury. In losing
both Haynes and Richman weeks apart, the Seahawks' interior offensive line depth took a noticeable hit.
Bradford is now the primary guard backup behind Zabel and Nelson. If there's an injury, he can step in and provide the offense with starting-caliber guard play. That's especially important now that Haynes and Richman aren't around.
The Nelson trade is unfortunate for Bradford, but he's still very useful to Brian Fleury's offense. Don't expect the Seahawks to trade Bradford.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Anthony Bradford is still important to Seahawks despite Quenton Nelson
