Colts consider Mike Tomlin as potential head coach replacement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 8:49 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
The Indianapolis Colts are under significant pressure as they approach the 2026 NFL season following a disappointing 2025 campaign where they lost their final seven games. Head coach Shane Steichen is viewed as a candidate on the hot seat due to his team's struggles to reach the playoffs. Reports suggest Mike Tomlin, the respected head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, could be a potential replacement if Indianapolis decides to make a coaching change. Tomlin has a strong track record, having never finished a season below.500 since taking over in 2007, but speculation remains surrounding both his future and Steichen's job security heading into the season.
- •Colts aim to rebound after missing playoffs in 2025.
- •Pressure mounts on head coach Shane Steichen heading into 2026.
- •Mike Tomlin's coaching experience is under consideration for the Colts.
- •Tomlin has a career record of 193-113-2 since 2007.
- •Indianapolis needs consistency to compete in the AFC.
- 8:49 PMYahoo Sports — Indianapolis Colts Emerge as Potential Suitor for Mike Tomlin
"The Indianapolis Colts head into the upcoming 2026 NFL season facing major pressure.Early on during the 2025 campaign, the Colts looked like one of the best teams in the league. They were starting to generate some Super Bowl hype.Unfortunately, they fell apart in the second half of the season. Injuries played a part in their […] The post Indianapolis Colts Emerge as Potential Suitor for Mike Tomlin appeared first on HEAVY.
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