Jan. 9, 2026, 8:46 p.m. ET
Indianapolis Colts’ running back Jonathan Taylor has been nominated for a season-long award.
The NFL’s FedEx Air and Ground Players of the Year have been announced, and Taylor is among the nine nominees.
Fans can vote for the winner, and the top three players will be honored at the 15th annual NFL Honors during Super Bowl week.
The FedEx Air and Ground Player of the Year is the “longest-running fan-voted” award program. You can cast your vote for Taylor here.
Taylor’s 1,585 rushing yards in 2025 were the third-most in the NFL. His 18 rushing touchdowns led the league, as did his 20 total touchdowns. Only two running backs had more rushes of 10-plus yards than Taylor.
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Taylor’s season was highlighted by a 244-yard performance against Atlanta in Week 10. He also had two other games with at least 150 rushing yards.
Along with Taylor, the other nominees include Josh Allen, Drake Maye, Matthew Stafford, Christian McCaffrey, Bijan Robinson, Puka Nacua, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Trey McBride.