Colts owner Jim Irsay decided to bring Steichen back, along with general manager Chris Ballard, rather than cutting the cord on a head coach Irsay described as a young Don Shula in the preseason. Steichen knows he needs to grow as a coach, and in the opening statement of his final press conference of the 2024 season, the 39-year-old made a vow.

Colts’ GM Chris Ballard has had discussions with Shane Steichen about one particular area where he must improve in 2025.

During his end-of-season press conference, Steichen went a bit in-depth into what he sees within the Colts' team culture-- expressing that he thinks his roster has the "right guys" to build with, but ultimately needs to get wins on the board before anything.

Shane Steichen is ready to start his third season as coach of the Indianapolis Colts and he's already making changes.

According to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, Colts' head coach Shane Steichen is "leaning to safe" concerning his job security, pinning him for a return in 2025-- barring any surprises.

Questions about the team’s future, about the vision of general manager Chris Ballard, about the leadership of head coach Shane Steichen and the ongoing development of Anthony Richardson, a trio who has struggled to live up to the expectations Ballard set for them in their time together: competing for the playoffs and an AFC South title.

Colts GM Chris Ballard said coach Shane Steichen needs to do a better job sharing information with the public: 'Our messaging needs to be better.'

"The expectation is to win our division and compete for championships," the Colts owner said in a statement announcing the decision.

Shane Steichen will remain the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts entering the 2025 season -- his third at the helm -- team owner and Jim Irsay announced on Sunday. Irsay also said that general manager Chris Ballard would also be retained.

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay intends to bring back longtime general manager Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen for another season.

Colts’ owner Jim Irsay announced that the team will retain GM Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen for the 2025 season.