Head coach Shane Steichen, G.M. Chris Ballard will return to Colts in 2026
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Key Points:
- The Indianapolis Colts have decided to retain head coach Shane Steichen and General Manager Chris Ballard for the 2026 season despite a disappointing finish to their 2024 campaign.
- Steichen, hired in 2023, has a 25-26 record over three seasons, while Ballard has been with the team since 2017; the Colts have missed the playoffs five consecutive years under their leadership.
- The team’s early-season success was largely due to quarterback Daniel Jones, whose torn Achilles contributed to their late-season collapse; Jones is currently unsigned for the upcoming season.
- Rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson, who missed most of the season due to injury, remains under contract, but the Colts lack a first-round pick to pursue
