Shane Steichen
Indianapolis Colts Head Coach.
Quick Facts
- Role: Head Coach
- Team: Indianapolis Colts (IND)
- Coaching tree: see Coaching Trees
Background
Shane Steichen is the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, known as an outstanding playcaller. He was mentioned in multiple 2026 season articles as the Colts' head coach overseeing the team's recovery efforts with quarterback Daniel Jones.
2026 Outlook
Steichen enters 2026 in a critical "prove-it" year after a disappointing 2025 season. The Colts started 8-2 and led the league in offensive EPA per play through the first 13 weeks, but suffered seven consecutive losses to finish 8-9. Daniel Jones' Achilles tear during the collapse raised questions about Steichen's leadership and ability to sustain success. PFF ranked him among the six NFL head coaches "on the hot seat," noting his 25-26 record over three years with zero playoff appearances. The Colts re-signed Jones and receiver Alec Pierce to "monster contracts" but still face defensive concerns (21st in success rate in 2025). The expectation is clear: if Indianapolis starts flat or misses the postseason again in 2026, Steichen is unlikely to reach a fifth year as HC (per PFF lists Colts Shane Steichen among '6 NFL head coaches on hot seat').
Recent News
- 2026-07-14 — 2026 NFL season: New coach-player scheme pairings to watch (2026 NFL season: New coach-player scheme pairings to watch)
- 2026-06-18 — 2026 NFL minicamp live updates: Last spring practices wrap up (2026 NFL minicamp live updates: Last spring practices wrap up)
- 2026-06-08 — NFL injury roundup: Latest on Patrick Mahomes, Micah Parsons, George Kittle and more (NFL injury roundup: Latest on Patrick Mahomes, Micah Parsons, George Kittle and more)
- 2026-03-12 — Fantasy Football Reaction: Commanders Sign Rachaad White (Fantasy Football Reaction: Commanders Sign Rachaad White)
- 2026-05-25 — WR Super-Sleepers Among 2026 NFL Draft Class Who Could Make a Massive Impact as Rookies (WR Super-Sleepers Among 2026 NFL Draft Class Who Could Make a Massive Impact as Rookies)
- 2026-07-12 — Colts pre-training camp 53-man roster prediction: Running back (Colts pre-training camp 53-man roster prediction: Running back)
- 2026-07-13 — Eagles News: Philadelphia leads the NFL in offensive line investments (Eagles News: Philadelphia leads the NFL in offensive line investments)
- 2026-03-03 — NFL offseason: Franchise tag winners, losers for free agency (NFL offseason: Franchise tag winners, losers for free agency)
- 2026-07-14 — Running Back Tiers For 2026 Fantasy Football: Will Kenneth Walker Unlock His High-End... (Running Back Tiers For 2026 Fantasy Football: Will Kenneth Walker Unlock His High-End...)
- 2026-07-14 — High-Profile NFL Players Who Could Still Be Traded Before Week 1 (High-Profile NFL Players Who Could Still Be Traded Before Week 1)