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.

Colts owner and CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon will hold a news conference on Monday.

Steichen, 40, has posted a record of 25-26 in three seasons. The Colts started the 2025 season with a mark of 8-2, but lost their final seven games. After leading the team to an 8-4 record, resurgent quarterback...