Colts HC Shane Steichen Could Draw Interest If Fired

Holder cites an executive from another team that had an opening in last year’s hiring cycle who indicated they had Steichen as one of its “top targets” had he been fired following the 2025 season. 

Holder reports that many around the league view Steichen as a “good coach in a bad situation.”

Some believe Colts ownership hesitated to clean house following 2025’s collapse because of a reluctance to lose Steichen.

Although Steichen holds a record of 27-30 during his time in Indianapolis, Holder thinks it can be argued that Steichen has overproduced with a bad roster, noting that he’s started eight different quarterbacks since being hired. 

Steichen, 40, got his coaching start in 2010 as an offensive assistant. He broke into the NFL with the Chargers in 2011 as a defensive assistant. After a year with the Browns in 2013 as an offensive quality control coach, he rejoined the Chargers in the same role. 

Steichen was promoted to quarterbacks coach in 2016 and was in the position until being promoted to interim offensive coordinator in 2019. He was retained in the role full-time for 2020. 

After the Chargers fired HC Anthony Lynn, Steichen joined the Eagles staff as offensive coordinator in 2021. He then landed the head coaching job for the Colts in 2023. 

During his three years as Colts head coach, Steichen’s teams have produced a record of 27-30 (47 percent) and no playoff appearances.