Carlie Irsay-Gordon might have let a lot of fans down immediately after the season was over by announcing the Indianapolis Colts would be running it back again. General manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen will still have their jobs at the beginning of the 2026 season.
Still, changes need to happen. Injuries certainly played a part in the team starting 7-1, but finishing 8-9. The team was sitting just outside of the playoff picture when quarterback Daniel Jones tore his Achilles tendon in Week 14, though. In other words, that one injury did not destroy a once-promising season.