Colts owner Jim Irsay decided to bring Steichen back, along with general manager Chris Ballard, rather than cutting the cord on a head coach Irsay described as a young Don Shula in the preseason. Steichen knows he needs to grow as a coach, and in the opening statement of his final press conference of the 2024 season, the 39-year-old made a vow.

Shane Steichen is ready to start his third season as coach of the Indianapolis Colts and he's already making changes.

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