Two Indianapolis Colts players were selected to represent the AFC at the 2026 Pro Bowl Games, including running back Jonathan Taylor and left guard Quenton Nelson.
Both foundational pieces to the stampede
sporting blue will start, giving Indianapolis a pair of starters in the league’s annual showcase. Both players were voted in by a combination of fans, coaches and players, underscoring their continued status as elite performers at their respective positions.
Taylor earned his third Pro Bowl selection after having one of the most productive seasons of his six-year career. The Colts’ workhorse leads the NFL with 19 total touchdowns and 77 first downs, consistently serving as the engine of the Colts offense. Taylor has collected 1,489 rushing yards on a league-high 288 carries, thriving as a volume runner even as opposing defenses keyed in on stopping the run. His blend of vision and burst keeps him among the league’s most reliable offensive weapons.
Nelson’s selection further cements his place among the NFL’s most accomplished linemen of the modern era. He earned his eighth consecutive Pro Bowl nod, becoming just the third offensive lineman and the 14th player in league history to be selected to the Pro Bowl in each of his first eight seasons. Nelson’s dominance while anchoring the Colts interior line remains evident watching the traditional eye-test of brute physicality, along with advanced metrics. His 85.0 Pro Football Focus run-blocking grade ranks fourth among all guards, while he also sits among the top 10 blockers at his position in fewest pressures and hurries allowed.
Additional Colts players could still join Taylor and Nelson representing the AFC following the conference championship games. This year’s Pro Bowl Games carries added significance, as the event will be held for the first time during Super Bowl LX week in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Indianapolis’ focus remains on the AFC playoff picture until mathematically eliminated. The Colts have two games left to play, but their postseason hopes are hanging by a thread. Indianapolis must win out and receive help from the Los Angeles Chargers against the Houston Texans on Saturday night to create a win-and-in scenario in the regular-season finale. Regardless if the Colts make a miraculous finish to sneak in or miss the playoffs for a fifth straight season, Taylor and Nelson’s Pro Bowl selections stand as a testament to their consistent excellence as the core pieces Indianapolis continues to build around.
