Colts Under Fire After Collapse | Indianapolis Colts News

The Indianapolis Colts are under intense pressure as they head into 2026, with head coach Shane Steichen and GM Chris Ballard facing scrutiny after a disastrous 2025 season. Despite early playoff hopes and big moves like trading for Sauce Gardner, the team collapsed in the second half, losing seven straight games and missing the postseason for the first time since 2014. The real issue? They still haven’t found a franchise quarterback to replace Andrew Luck, and Steichen’s offense remains inconsistent without a reliable QB. ESPN’s Bill Barnwell has them on his list of NFL figures who must prove themselves in 2026—or risk being written off for good. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cebc81d3507e1f75