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Seahawks plan Quenton Nelson debut against Bears

Nelson will stay at left guard, with Grey Zabel moving to the right side and Anthony Bradford becoming a reserve, coach Mike Macdonald said.

By Liam Faleolo

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Seattle intends to give Quenton Nelson his first game action as a Seahawk against the Bears, head coach Mike Macdonald said. Nelson will play left guard, keeping the position he occupied during his time with the Colts.

Macdonald outlined the changes at a press conference. Grey Zabel, who has been starting at left guard, will shift to right guard, while Anthony Bradford will take a reserve role.

The matchup could bring Nelson up against defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, whom Chicago acquired in a Thursday trade. Nelson and Simmons faced one another several times while playing in the AFC South. Those meetings included the Titans’ recent upset victory against Indianapolis.

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