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.

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

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.