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Colts Keep Shane Steichen and Chris Ballard for 2026 After Late-Season Collapse

Owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon will outline offseason plans at a Monday news conference.

Overview

  • Indianapolis confirmed the head coach and general manager will return shortly after a 38-30 season-ending loss in Houston.
  • The club scheduled an owner-led press conference for Monday at 2:30 p.m.
  • Shane Steichen holds a 25-26 mark across three seasons leading the Colts.
  • An 8-2 start unraveled after Daniel Jones tore his right Achilles in Week 14, with Philip Rivers going 0-3 in emergency starts as defenses keyed on Jonathan Taylor.
  • Rookie Riley Leonard started the finale, while Chris Ballard enters his 10th year as GM with a 70-78-1 record, two playoff trips, and no division titles.