Seahawks and 49ers add veterans as NFC West arms race builds
The gist
The Seahawks acquired guard Quenton Nelson and the 49ers defensive tackle DeForest Buckner from the Colts.
The moves tighten a division where the 49ers lead at 6-1.
How it unfolded
- Sep 1, 2026An AP preview describes the NFC West as top-heavy, with the Rams as Super Bowl favorite, the Seahawks as defending champs and the 49ers as dangerous.
- Sep 29, 202649ers receiver Mike Evans and left tackle Trent Williams both have a chance to play this week after being sidelined in a 36-30 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
- Oct 27, 2026After Week 7, the 49ers lead the NFC West at 6-1, followed by the Seahawks 4-3, Rams 3-4 and Cardinals 2-5. The Seahawks beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20-3 on Sunday night.