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Colts’ next three games should determine which dominos fall next

More moves could be coming to the Indianapolis Colts, depending on what they do over their next three games, including Shane Steichen's job and trades.

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 10:00 AM
Colts’ next three games should determine which dominos fall next
Key Things to Know
  • Writer Aaron Zacharias argues the Colts' next three games will decide Shane Steichen's future and potential roster trades.
  • The Indianapolis Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard after nine seasons following a 2-4 start.
  • Indianapolis faces a challenging upcoming schedule against the Minnesota Vikings, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Dallas Cowboys.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Horseshoe Heroes argues that the Indianapolis Colts' upcoming three-game stretch against the Minnesota Vikings, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Dallas Cowboys could determine head coach Shane Steichen's future and spark major roster trades. Following the dismissal of general manager Chris Ballard after a 2-4 start to the season, writer Aaron Zacharias believes that failing to secure wins will prompt significant organizational upheaval.

According to reporting by ESPN's Jeremy Fowler cited in the article, rival NFL teams anticipate that Indianapolis will operate as sellers ahead of the trade deadline. Potential trade candidates mentioned include Jonathan Taylor, Sauce Gardner, Quenton Nelson, DeForest Buckner, and Grover Stewart as the franchise potentially pivots toward a rebuild.

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