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Updated at Jan 27, 2026, 17:05
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The Indianapolis Colts' Jonathan Taylor, Quenton Nelson, and Tyler Warren continue to receive postseason recognition.

Zach Hicks and Jake Arthur of the Locked On Colts Podcast discuss some of the pros of the Indianapolis Colts retaining head coach Shane Steichen.

The Indianapolis Colts' 2025 season ended in disaster after their 8-2 start devolved into an 8-9 finish, but a few of their players remain recognized as positive difference-makers.

Recently, the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA) announced their on-field postseason awards, naming Colts running back Jonathan Taylor and left guard Quenton Nelson to the PFWA All-AFC Team, and Tyler Warren as the sole PFWA All-Rookie Team tight end.

The Colts' trio was also named to the Pro Bowl, which will take place in San Francisco on Feb. 3.

Taylor joined the Buffalo Bills' James Cook as the All-AFC running back after finishing third in the NFL in rushing yards (1,585) behind Cook (1,621) and Derrick Henry (1,595) of the Baltimore Ravens.

Taylor led the NFL in rushing touchdowns (18) and total touchdowns (20) as well as rushing first downs (84), and he was also third in the league in yards from scrimmage (1,963).

This is Taylor's second-career All-AFC nod (2021) and third Pro Bowl (2021, 2024, 2025). He led the NFL in rushing in 2021 with 1,811 yards.

Nelson earned his fifth-career appearance on the All-AFC Team, joining the Denver Broncos' Quinn Meinerz on this year's squad.

According to Pro Football Focus, Nelson had the fourth-best overall grade in the NFL among guards (84.5), also earning fourth in run blocking (84.3) and 14th in pass protection (73.2). This was the fifth season in Nelson's career in which he was credited with either one or zero sacks allowed.

Nelson has made the Pro Bowl in each of his eight seasons in the NFL. He also made his sixth All-Pro honor this year (Second-Team): three First-Team selections and three Second-Team.

Warren is just the second player in Colts franchise history to be a PFWA All-Rookie nominee, and the first since Dwayne Allen in 2012. Warren is also only the second Colts rookie tight end to make a Pro Bowl (John Mackey, 1963).

Warren led the Colts in pass targets (112) and was second in receptions (76), receiving yards (817), and receiving first downs (42). He also caught four touchdowns, to go with eight yards and another touchdown on six carries. His receptions and receiving yards were both the most by a rookie tight end in Colts franchise history, and his five total touchdowns were second.

Jake Arthur has been covering the Indianapolis Colts for over a dozen years and is a member of the PFWA. He's one half of the Locked On Colts podcast and has worked for the Colts' official website, On SI, and more. You can follow him on X @JakeArthurNFL.

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