Editing Indianapolis Colts (section)

==== Shane Steichen years (2023–present) ====
Coming off their lowest win total since 2017, the Colts decided not to retain interim head coach [[Jeff Saturday]] and on February&nbsp;14, 2023, they hired [[Shane Steichen]] as their new head coach.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stankevitz |first=JJ |date=February 14, 2023 |title=Colts Name Philadelphia Eagles Offensive Coordinator Shane Steichen As Head Coach |url=https://www.colts.com/news/shane-steichen-head-coach-eagles-offensive-coordinator-jalen-hurts-philip-rivers |access-date=February 23, 2024 |website=Colts.com}}</ref> Later in the offseason, the Colts released quarterbacks [[Matt Ryan (American football)|Matt Ryan]] and [[Nick Foles]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stankevitz |first=JJ |date=March 15, 2023 |title=Colts release QB Matt Ryan|url=https://www.colts.com/news/matt-ryan-released-quarterback-2023-nfl-free-agency-falcons|access-date=February 23, 2024 |website=Colts.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=May 5, 2023 |title=Colts release QB Nick Foles |url=https://www.colts.com/news/nick-foles-release-quarterback-roster-moves-transactions |access-date=February 23, 2024 |website=Colts.com}}</ref> The Colts would go on to select [[Florida Gators football|Florida Gators]] quarterback [[Anthony Richardson (American football)|Anthony Richardson]] with the fourth pick in the [[2023 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Arthur |first=Jake |date=April 27, 2023 |title=Colts Draft Anthony Richardson, Get Their New Face of the Franchise |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/colts/news/colts-draft-anthony-richardson-2023-nfl-draft |magazine=Sports Illustrated |access-date=April 28, 2023}}</ref> In free agency, the Colts signed quarterback [[Gardner Minshew]] and kicker [[Matt Gay]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stankevitz |first=JJ |date=March 17, 2023 |title=Colts sign free agent QB Gardner Minshew|url=https://www.colts.com/news/gardner-minshew-signs-signed-free-agent-quarterback-eagles-jaguars|access-date=February 23, 2024 |website=Colts.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Stankevitz |first=JJ |date=March 17, 2023 |title=Colts sign free agent K Matt Gay|url=https://www.colts.com/news/matt-gay-free-agent-kicker-signed-los-angeles-rams-2021-pro-bowl#:~:text=The%20Colts%20on%20Friday%20signed,Pro%20Bowl%20honors%20in%202021.|access-date=February 23, 2024 |website=Colts.com}}</ref>

On October&nbsp;18, 2023, the Colts announced that Richardson would miss the remainder of the season with a Grade&nbsp;3 AC joint sprain. On October&nbsp;24, 2023, he successfully underwent shoulder surgery to repair the sprain. Backup quarterback Minshew was named by Steichen as the starter during Richardson's absence.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Holder |first=Stephen |date=October 18, 2023 |title=Colts' Anthony Richardson to have season-ending shoulder surgery |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38687404/colts-anthony-richardson-season-ending-shoulder-surgery |access-date=February 23, 2024 |publisher=ESPN}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Stankevitz |first=JJ |date=October 25, 2023 |title=Colts QB Anthony Richardson undergoes successful shoulder surgery |url=https://www.colts.com/news/anthony-richardson-successful-shoulder-surgery-update-shane-steichen |access-date=February 23, 2024 |website=Indianapolis Colts}}</ref> During the [[2023 NFL season]], wide receiver [[Michael Pittman Jr.]] broke the Colts franchise record for the most receptions in the first four years of a player's career.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=December 5, 2023 |title=Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. passes Marvin Harrison in franchise record books |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/colts-wr-michael-pittman-jr-passes-marvin-harrison-in-franchise-record-books |access-date=February 23, 2024 |website=[[NFL.com]]}}</ref> Despite many injuries, including to Richardson and All-Pro running back [[Jonathan Taylor (American football)|Jonathan Taylor]], the 2023 Colts rebounded from their 4–12–1 record in 2022, finishing 9–8 and narrowly missing the playoffs with a loss to the [[Houston Texans]] in the season finale.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://fox59.com/sports/colts/indianapolis-colts-drop-season-finale-to-houston-texans-narrowly-miss-out-on-postseason/|title=Indianapolis Colts drop season finale to Houston Texans, narrowly miss out on postseason|last=Hanson|first=Austin|website=fox59.com|date=January 8, 2024 |access-date=February 23, 2024}}</ref> In 2024, On April&nbsp;25, 2024, the Colts selected UCLA defensive end [[Laiatu Latu]] with the 15th pick in the [[2024 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stankevitz |first=JJ |date=April 25, 2024 |title=Colts select UCLA defensive end Laiatu Latu with No. 15 overall pick in 2024 NFL Draft |url=https://www.colts.com/news/laiatu-latu-2024-nfl-draft-pick-defensive-end-sacks-pressures-edge-rusher |access-date=April 26, 2024 |website=Colts.com}}</ref> In 2024, the Colts failed to improve on their 9–8 record and were eliminated from the playoffs by a week 17 loss to the [[New York Giants]], finishing 8–9.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-12-29 |title=Giants topple Colts 45-33 to eliminate Indy from the playoff race |url=https://apnews.com/article/colts-giants-score-abd039a61e37fd23146c1871c0929a30 |access-date=2025-02-16 |website=AP News |language=en}}</ref>

On May 21, 2025, Colts owner and CEO Jim Irsay died at the age of 65.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Holder |first=Stephen |date=May 21, 2025 |title=Colts owner and CEO Jim Irsay dies at 65 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45259729/indianapolis-colts-owner-ceo-jim-irsay-dies-65 |access-date=May 21, 2025 |website=[[ESPN]] |language=en}}</ref> His three children, all daughters, each have leadership roles and some ownership of the team.<ref>"Vice Chairs/Owners," ''Scout,'' vol. 16, no. 9 (Dec. 31, 2023), p. 11.</ref>