Colts coach Shane Steichen said a decision will be made on defensive coordinator Gus Bradley returning after an evaluation process.
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,
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 owner Jim Irsay insists he’s as frustrated as the team’s fans are about a fourth consecutive playoff absence. He’s just not ready to start over. About four hours after the Colts completed their season with a 26-23 overtime victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars,
Pat McAfee shared his honest thoughts on the Indianapolis Colts retaining head coach Shane Steichen and general manager Chris Ballard.
Offensively, it didn't get much better. The Colts lost the turnover battle 0-3, and quarterback Joe Flacco struggled throughout the day in place of Anthony Richardson. The veteran completed 26 of 38 passes, tossing a pair of touchdowns and interceptions to land at a 90.9 passer rating on the day.
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.
While Ballard and Steichen are safe, there are certainly changes coming to the team this offseason. It won't be a surprise if defensive coordinator Gus Bradley is let go, especially after his defense surrendered 45 points to the New York Giants in a must-win game in Week 17.
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay expressed his support for head coach Shane Steichen as well as general manager Chris Ballard in a statement posted to X
Colts’ owner Jim Irsay announced that the team will retain GM Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen for the 2025 season.
The decision stops, for now, the speculation fueled by another disappointing finish that a major offseason overhaul could be coming to the Colts in 2025.