PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 03: Quenton Nelson #56 of the Indianapolis Colts in action during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on November 3, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
When the Indianapolis Colts picked up Quenton Nelson’s fifth-year option, fans knew the team would have some breathing room in regards to negotiating a long-term extension.
Even the latest from Colts owner Jim Irsay suggested new deals for linebacker Darius Leonard and offensive lineman Braden Smith were in the works and would hopefully be done before Week 1.