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Why Colts Keeping Ballard, Steichen was Always the Most Likely Outcome

When Carlie Irsay-Gordon held her first press conference as owner and CEO of the Indianapolis Colts, she was asked directly if the fates of general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen would be tied to a playoff appearance in 2025.

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Colts Risers and Fallers in Another Troublesome Loss to Texans

As has been the case for the Indianapolis Colts, they dropped another game to end the season on a brutal seven-game losing streak, this time to the Houston Texans, 38-30.

Michael Pittman Jr. News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 5

Colts May Have Seen Last of Michael Pittman Jr.

The Indianapolis Colts concluded their 2025 campaign with a seventh-straight loss to the Houston Texans, 38-30. While Riley Leonard and Alec Pierce put up great performances, veteran pass-catcher Michael Pittman Jr.

Michael Pittman Jr. News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 4

Colts’ Michael Pittman Jr. braces for potential Indianapolis breakup

The Indianapolis Colts’ 2025 season ended in disappointment, and with it came an unusually candid moment from one of the franchise’s longest-tenured leaders.

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The 'Last 4K-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players to throw for 4,000 yards in a single season most recently for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Indianapolis Colts News / Field Level Media / January 4

Colts to retain coach Shane Steichen, GM Chris Ballard

Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen and general manager Chris Ballard will return for the 2026 season, the team announced after Sunday's season-closing 38-30 loss to the host Houston Texans.

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

Indianapolis Colts News / Pro Football Rumors / January 4

Colts make decisions on Shane Steichen, Chris Ballard for 2026

This news comes as little surprise.

Rookie QB Riley Leonard's performance against Texans should leave Colts with one big question

Ka'imi Fairbairn ties Texans record with six field goals as Texans edge Colts

Colts reportedly have already made Daniel Jones decision for 2026

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Indianapolis Colts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 4

Colts GM Chris Ballard & HC Shane Steichen Officially Returning In 2026

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Colts GM Chris Ballard and HC Shane Steichen are both officially returning for the 2026 season. Colts owner Carlie

Riley Leonard News / A to Z Sports / January 4

Riley Leonard's stellar showing against the Texans in his first career start gives the Colts a lot to think about this offseason

Hand up, I thought the Indianapolis Colts starting Riley Leonard in Week 18 against a stout Houston Texans defense was a mistake. I thought it was a recipe for disaster to have the rookie have his first start against that defense.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Indianapolis Colts News / Pro Football Rumors / January 4

Colts expected to retain HC Shane Steichen

The Colts’ end-of-season slide out of the playoffs has stirred some speculation about the future of Steichen.

Rookie QB Riley Leonard's performance against Texans should leave Colts with one big question

Ka'imi Fairbairn ties Texans record with six field goals as Texans edge Colts

Colts reportedly have already made Daniel Jones decision for 2026

The 25 best NFL head coaches who never won a Super Bowl

The '2025-26 NFL Week 1 head coaches' quiz

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 4

The Good, Bad, & Ugly From Colts' Painful Season Finale

The Indianapolis Colts wrapped up their 2025-26 campaign with yet another loss against the Houston Texans on Sunday afternoon. The Texans scored a garbage-time touchdown to make it a 38-30 defeat for Indianapolis.

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Alec Pierce News / Larry Brown Sports / January 4

Colts’ Alec Pierce ejected after bumping referee Jabir Walker

Alec Pierce was having a monster game for the Indianapolis Colts in their Week 18 contest against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, on Sunday, until getting ejected.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / January 4

Riley Leonard's performance should leave Colts with one big question

Rookie QB Riley Leonard's performance against Texans should leave Colts with one big question

Quarterback Philip Rivers' brief comeback with the Indianapolis Colts was fun, but why wasn't Leonard playing earlier?

Ka'imi Fairbairn ties Texans record with six field goals as Texans edge Colts

Colts reportedly have already made Daniel Jones decision for 2026

Colts' Philip Rivers confirms future plans after shocking return from retirement

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The '2025 NFL quarterback draft class' quiz

Philip Rivers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 4

Colts rumors: Philip Rivers could stay in NFL next season, but not as a player

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers appears finished as an NFL player. But his recent return to the league may have opened the door to a very different future.

NFL News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 4

Colts' Banged-Up Defense Won't See Texans' Superstar Weapon

The time for the 2025 season to close out for the Indianapolis Colts has come, and it will be on the road against one of the hottest teams in the league in the Houston Texans.

Philip Rivers News / A to Z Sports / January 3

Philip Rivers shares exactly what he thinks the Colts should do at QB this offseason to be successful next year

The Indianapolis Colts are again entering the offseason with a lot of questions surrounding the QB position. They felt like they finally found at least a multi-year answer in Daniel Jones, who was having a career year, but saw it cut short after tearing his right Achilles tendon.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 3

Colts Elevate QB Seth Henigan & TE Sean McKeon

The Colts announced the elevation of QB Seth Henigan and TE Sean McKeon for Week 18, with Henigan expected to be the backup to QB Riley Leonard. Henigan, 22, was a three-star recruit and the 78th-ranked quarterback in the 2021 recruiting class out of Denton, Texas.