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.'

With the coach and GM back, the Colts' only hope in 2025 is to build (finally) around Anthony Richardson, dump Joe Flacco and hope AR5 figures it out.

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

Colts owner Jim Irsay released a statement through X Sunday night that general manager Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen will be back next season

The Indianapolis Colts finished their 2024 NFL season on Sunday, and team owner Jim Irsay is already looking ahead to 2025, indicating in a statement that head coach Shane Steichen and general manager Chris Ballard will return despite increased speculation of potentially sweeping changes in the organization.

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 26-23 in overtime to finish the season 8-9. While that was a nice win to end the season, it was a disappointing one in Indy. They had a chance to make the playoffs but lost to the New York Giants in Week 17,

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

In a letter penned to Indianapolis Colts fans, owner Jim Irsay confirmed that both GM Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen will be back for the 2025 season. "I've been evaluating our entire operation, and I believe in Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen and our

Tyler Warren is an elite tight end prospect. He’s cleaned up drops (15% in 2023 to 2.8% drop rate in 2024) and become an elite contested catcher (61.9%). Warren is also a MONSTER after the catch, forcing 30 missed tackles in 2024. TE1 for the 2025 Draft. pic.twitter.com/z5xmJ8df1O

An extensive process is being relied on as the Indianapolis Colts look to retool their defense. According to a source with knowledge of the situation, the team has interviewed at

The 30-year-old veteran signed with the Colts during the 2023 preseason but was released during roster cuts and signed to the practice squad. However, in an article from ESPN's Katlyn Kahler, Skipper recalled being upset about how the Colts went about informing him of his release.

Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets have a big offseason ahead. The AFC East franchise has to hire a general manager and a head coach while also deciding who the team’s quarterback will be next season.