Indianapolis Colts Hire Shane Steichen as New Head Coach

Subhead: Steichen was the Philadelphia Eagles’ offensive coordinator in 2022, helping the Eagles reach the Super Bowl.

Indianapolis, IN – The Indianapolis Colts have hired Shane Steichen as their new head coach, the team announced Tuesday. Steichen was the Philadelphia Eagles’ offensive coordinator in 2022, helping the Eagles reach the Super Bowl.

Steichen, 37, is a rising star in the NFL coaching ranks. He was the quarterbacks coach for the Chargers from 2014 to 2019 before joining the Eagles as offensive coordinator in 2021. Under Steichen’s leadership, the Eagles’ offense ranked among the best in the NFL in 2022, averaging 389.1 yards and 28.1 points per game.

Steichen is known for his innovative play-calling and his ability to develop young quarterbacks. He helped Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts make a significant leap in 2022, leading the Eagles to a 14-3 record and the NFC Championship Game.

The Colts are hoping that Steichen can work similar magic with their young quarterback, Sam Ehlinger. Ehlinger, a sixth-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, started 10 games for the Colts in 2022 and showed flashes of potential. Steichen’s track record of developing quarterbacks gives the Colts hope that he can help Ehlinger reach his full potential.

Steichen is inheriting a Colts team with several holes to fill, but he also has some talented players to work with. The Colts have a young and talented defense led by All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard. They also have a solid offensive line and a few playmakers on offense, including running back Jonathan Taylor and wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr.

The Colts have not made the playoffs since 2018, but they are hoping that Steichen can lead them back to contention. Steichen is a bright, young coach with a proven track record of success. He is the right man to lead the Colts into the future.