The Indianapolis Colts' decision to keep head coach Shane Steichen and general manager Chris Ballard for another season was met with understandable frustration from the fan base. The team lost seven straight games to end the year, ultimately sinking what had appeared to be a season full of potential.
The Indianapolis Colts had a nasty, injury-riddled ending to their 2025 season, but despite years of mediocrity, the team decided to retain general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen for another year.
Great pass rushers have come far and few between for the Indianapolis Colts over the past 10 years. Colts general manager Chris Ballard has had only one edge rusher reach double-digit sacks during his tenure (Justin Houston had 11 in 2019), and he's spent a lot of draft capital on clear misses.
How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history to win a Conference Championship game before turning 27 years old can you name in five minutes?
The Indianapolis Colts have spent several of their early draft picks on defensive linemen over the past few years. The one that's turned out the best wasn't even a draft pick; it was a trade for DeForest Buckner.
The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.
The Indianapolis Colts have more questions than answers after failing to make the postseason for a brutal fifth-straight season. There's work to be done with the roster, but that requires effective management and allocation of their available funds.
After watching the Indianapolis Colts terrible collapse, which included seven straight losses to finish the season, everyone assumes that the team regrets trading two first-round picks for Sauce Gardner.
Every NFL season brings a new wave of injuries that affect every team in the league, but some teams are hit harder than others. The Indianapolis Colts were one of those unfortunate few in 2025.
Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard had his end-of-the-season press conference yesterday morning. Ballard was asked about Anthony Richardson Sr., and his answers didn't shed much light on the former fourth-overall pick's future with the squad.
Yesterday, Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard held his end-of-season presser and was subsequently peppered with questions regarding the disappointing 2025 campaign.
Colts GM Chris Ballard said he had a meeting with owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon, who asked him if he still has the juice to build a contending team: “And the No.
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.
The Indianapolis Colts continued shaping their offseason Thursday by signing cornerback Robert Carter Jr. to a reserve/future contract. On the surface, it is a small transaction, but it aligns directly with a philosophical shift the organization has openly acknowledged.
Questions surround Jones' future amid his contract situation and the significant injury he suffered in 2025.
The Indianapolis Colts had themselves one hell of a season - if we're talking about ultimate collapses and disappointment after a torrid 8-2 start. For a fifth-straight campaign, Indianapolis missed the playoffs, and yet again, have many questions swirling.
The second half of the NFL season couldn't have gone worse for the Indianapolis Colts . Their starting quarterback suffered a season-ending injury, they lost seven consecutive games, and the star cornerback they traded two first-round picks for played just two full games.
After a promising 8-2 start, the Indianapolis Colts’ season was derailed by injuries. The team lost its last seven games to finish the year 8-9 and missed the playoffs for the fifth straight season.
The Indianapolis Colts had a 2025 filled with change, but the final product mirrored past seasons of disappointment as the Colts missed the postseason for a fifth consecutive year.
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.
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.
This news comes as little surprise.
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
The Colts will become just the sixth team since the 1970 merger to start 8-2 and miss the playoffs. This had not happened previously since the 1995 Raiders pulled it off.
The Colts were surging through the middle of the season, but have collapsed to 8-8 and out of contention in the AFC South. Dan Graziano of ESPN writes that no one around the league seems to know the direction of Indianapolis and GM Chris Ballard after their late-season slide.
Will Chris Ballard win NFL Executive of the Year? The Indianapolis Colts’ general manager has received much criticism over the years. Many fans wanted to see him get fired this past offseason.
Is time running out for Richardson to establish himself as a viable option for the Colts?
The death of Indianapolis Colts owner and CEO Jim Irsay this past May resulted in his three daughters assuming control of the franchise. Understandably, some have wondered what this change could mean regarding the futures of Ballard and Steichen.
The club signed former New York Giants starter Daniel Jones to compete with 2023 first-round draft pick Anthony Richardson for the starting job this summer.
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