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The Indianapolis Colts are under intense pressure as head coach Shane Steichen faces mounting scrutiny heading into the 2026 season. After a promising start last year derailed by Daniel Jones’ devastating Achilles injury, the team missed the playoffs for the fifth straight year — a streak that’s left Steichen with a 25-26 record and zero postseason appearances since taking over. Despite big moves like re-signing Jones and Alec Pierce, and star talent like Jonathan Taylor and Sauce Gardner, the defense remains a glaring weakness. With owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon making it clear this is their final chance to turn things around, Steichen’s six-year contract — set to expire in 2028 — now hangs in the balance. The message is simple: deliver results, or the job’s on the line.

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