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Shane Steichen Makes Decision on Adonai Mitchell’s Future After Colts WR’s Costly Fumble

Originally posted on EssentiallySports | By Pritha Debroy | Last updated Sep 29, 2025 9:13 PM ET

Adonai Mitchell’s goal-line fumble turned a highlight into heartbreak in the Indianapolis Colts’ first loss of the season. Now, all eyes are on how the team responds, and what it means for Mitchell’s future.

The wide receiver, for his part, didn’t shy away from taking accountability after his costly fumble in the Colts’ first loss this season. “Colts coach Shane Steichen says WR A.D. Mitchell opened today’s team meeting by “taking accountability” for his costly gaffes on Sunday. Steichen also had a 1 on 1 conversation with him, “But he knows he’s going to have to earn it going forward,” Steichen said,” Stephen Holder reported.

Mitchell had a chance to deliver his best in that moment with the touchdown. But Fate has other plans. On a crucial third-down play, the 22-year-old WR pulled off an incredible catch and was covered by two Rams defenders.

Colts coach Shane Steichen says WR A.D. Mitchell opened today’s team meeting by “taking accountability” for his costly gaffes on Sunday.

Steichen also had a 1 on 1 conversation with him, “But he knows he’s going to have to earn it going forward,” Steichen said.

— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) September 29, 2025

He had the ball but suddenly lost control, and it rolled out of the back of the end zone. What should have been a game-changing touchdown ended as a costly fumble. Head coach Shane Steichen earlier called it a tough situation to explain, but added that the Colts still have “a lot of faith in AD.”

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