Steichen, Indianapolis Colts
After an embarrassing loss to the sad sack New York Giants on Sunday, the Indianapolis Colts were officially eliminated from the playoffs. Colts head coach Shane Steichen was asked about his job security,
With an NFC postseason berth on the line, the Colts let the Giants put 45 points on the board, the first time New York has done so since 2019, and sank to 7-9 on the year. After the dismal result, Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner said the team couldn’t stop a nosebleed and alluded to big changes coming this offseason.
Colts coach Shane Steichen said a decision will be made on defensive coordinator Gus Bradley returning after an evaluation process.
The Colts are searching for a new defensive coordinator. Gus Bradley leaving sparked a strong reaction from DeForest Buckner.
The Indianapolis Colts were eliminated from playoff contention on Sunday with a loss to the New York Giants that has raised questions about the job security of coach Shane Steichen, who said he can on
Colts owner Jim Irsay delivered a major vote of confidence to his team's leadership Sunday night, releasing a statement saying he intends to give general manager Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen another shot in the 2025 season.
Colts owner Jim Irsay decided to bring Steichen back, along with general manager Chris Ballard, rather than cutting the cord on a head coach Irsay described as a young Don Shula in the preseason. Steichen knows he needs to grow as a coach, and in the opening statement of his final press conference of the 2024 season, the 39-year-old made a vow.
The Indianapolis Colts will need to fix their issues over the offseason, and it could begin with the coaching staff. The Colts’ chances for a playoff appearance disappeared in Week 17 when they were defeated 45-33 by the New York Giants.
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin led the NFL in tackles this season, but that doesn't mean things went perfectly either. Franklin was one of three Colts players to make the Pro Bowl in 2024-25 despite a disappointing end to the season.
Mayo was fired on Sunday after the team’s win over the Buffalo Bills, ending his tenure after just one season and a 4-13 record. The move means the Patriots will embark on another rebuild as the team tries to build an identity following the Bill Belichick-Tom Brady era.
The Indianapolis Colts are retaining head coach Shane Steichen and general manager Chris Ballard for the 2025 season, but the same cannot be said for defensive coordinator Gus Bradley. On Monday night,