Colts coach Shane Steichen, GM Chris Ballard to return in 2026

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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…