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Colts Retain Steichen After Ballard Exit; Eagles Set for Trades
Indianapolis keeps its coach while Philadelphia eyes multiple deadline moves following Hurts' season-ending placement on injured reserve.
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Colts Move on From Ballard But Stick With Steichen
The Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard after their loss to the Titans. Owner Irsay-Gordon kept head coach Shane Steichen in place and signaled that he still has a chance to keep his job by competing and winning games this season. Ballard had cycled through several veteran quarterbacks since 2019 and missed on a key draft pick at the position. Steichen produced strong offensive results in 2025 and stands out for his fourth-down and clock-management decisions. The team now faces questions about whether he can lift the current roster enough to meet expectations.
Eagles Positioned for Multiple Deadline Deals
At 2-4 with Jalen Hurts on injured reserve, the Eagles have already moved Cam Jurgens and A.J. Brown in recent months. Additional trades appear likely as the front office looks to add draft capital ahead of bigger offseason decisions. Players such as DeVonta Smith, Jordan Mailata, Quinyon Mitchell and Woolen could draw interest. The team retains enough pieces, including Tanner McKee, Saquon Barkley and Landon Dickerson, to remain competitive but appears ready to prioritize future assets over a middling finish.
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