"HOUSTON -- The Indianapolis Colts lost their final seven games to complete a historic collapse after an 8-2 start. But the team's ownership has decided not to make significant changes, with the Colts announcing less than three hours after a season-ending loss to the Houston Texans that general manager Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen will return for the 2026 season."
"There had been speculation about the men's futures given the Colts' recent track record, with the team not having won the AFC South since 2014 and missing the playoffs for five straight seasons. Ballard, who just completed his ninth season, has been most scrutinized because of his 70-78-1 record as GM. But organizationally, the Colts are moving forward steadfastly with a firm plan, according to multiple sources."
Indianapolis began 8-2 but finished the season with seven straight losses, completing a historic collapse. Ownership announced that general manager Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen will return for 2026 less than three hours after the season-ending loss to the Texans. The Colts have not won the AFC South since 2014 and have missed the playoffs five straight seasons. Ballard completed his ninth season with a 70-78-1 record. Injuries to quarterback Daniel Jones, including a fractured fibula and a ruptured Achilles, triggered the late slide. Ownership intends to re-sign Jones and get Sauce Gardner and DeForest Buckner back on the field. CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon has endorsed the plan and will address reporters.
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