Former Penn State football tight end Tyler Warren had four catches for 79 yards in Week 2 against the Denver Broncos. It followed up his regular season debut of 76 receiving yards on seven receptions against Miami, and earned him national recognition.
Indianapolis Colts contributor Amanda Foster reported on Tuesday that the tight end was nominated for NFL Rookie of the Week after the team secured its second win of the season. Two days laters on Thursday, Sept. 18, it was announced that Warren was honored as the top rookie from Week 2.