While the Indianapolis Colts are not playing in Super Bowl LVII, news has reportedly broken that could indirectly affect Sunday’s contest.
According to multiple reports, the Colts have targeted Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen to be their next head coach after informing other remaining candidates Sunday morning, including interim head coach Jeff Saturday, that they would be moving in a different direction.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter broke the news.
The Indianapolis Colts have targeted Eagles’ offensive coordinator Shane Steichen to be their next head coach after informing other remaining candidates this morning that they are moving in a different direction, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/VgUa5YFXfa
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 12, 2023
Steichen, who is the leader in the clubhouse for the Colts’ head coaching vacancy, would replace Frank Reich, who was fired by Indianapolis in November. Steichen would join Reich as the second Eagles offensive coordinator to be hired by the Colts as their head coach. The two sides cannot officially agree to a deal until after the completion of the Super Bowl, but according to Schefter, the Colts plan to hire him as their next head coach if they can reach an agreement on a contract.
The 37-year-old Steichen helped oversee a unit that finished this season with the league’s No. 3 overall offense in both yards per game (389.1) and scoring average (28.1).
The Eagles potentially could lose both coordinators, as defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon is a key candidate for the Arizona Cardinals head coaching search and is expected to interview on Monday. Though Eagles quarterbacks coach Brian Johnson is in high demand as an offensive coordinator, he figures to stay in Philadelphia with a likely promotion coming his way, NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reports.
#Eagles QB coach Brian Johnson is in demand as an offensive coordinator but with Shane Steichen primed to leave for Indy… Johnson figures to stay in Philly with a promotion. https://t.co/dKSqbRcLmP
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 12, 2023
The NFL world had a lot to say about the likely possibility of the Colts hiring Steichen as their next head coach.
The #Colts have been informing candidates this morning that they are out, including interim coach Jeff Saturday who at one point appeared to be the favorite. Now, Shane Steichen is considered to be the leader in the clubhouse to be their next head coach.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 12, 2023
As the #Colts know well, nothing is done until it's done, but Shane Steichen is the leader in the clubhouse for the job. https://t.co/EzC9buc1Fc
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 12, 2023
The Eagles hired Nick Sirianni from his role as the Colts offensive coordinator two years ago to become their head coach.
The Colts are now primed to hire Shane Steichen from his role as the Eagles offensive coordinator to become their head coach. https://t.co/9bHEzooUoB
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) February 12, 2023
QBs Shane Steichen's worked with:
Philip Rivers
Justin Herbert
Jalen Hurts— Zak Keefer (@zkeefer) February 12, 2023
SHANE STEICHEN. Hell yeah. I’m shocked Indy went back to the Philly OC route after Frank Reich but this is a huge get. Top candidate on the market coming to Indy. Let’s gooooo
— Zach Hicks (@ZachHicks2) February 12, 2023
New Colts Head Coach Shane Steichen has coached Jalen Hurts, Justin Herbert and Phillip Rivers. Which QB will he decide to take in the draft to fix Indy’s QB problem?
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) February 12, 2023
Shane Steichen has done some great work with three very different styles of quarterbacks in Jalen Hurts, Justin Herbert and Philip Rivers.
That sets up well as the Colts navigate the draft and could end up with any of Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud, Will Levis or Anthony Richardson.
— Nate Atkins (@NateAtkins_) February 12, 2023
I’m so excited about Shane Steichen man… I’m just glad the #Colts did the right thing more importantly… thorough process and a great hire….
— The King Of Colts👑 (@ShaadMcGinnis) February 12, 2023
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