Indianapolis Colts head coach history

Shane Steichen

Steichen is the head coach for the Indianapolis Colts since the 2023 season, a total of two years.

Frank Reich

Reich was the head coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2018-2022 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2018, 2020) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Reich in playoff games.

Chuck Pagano

Pagano was the head coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2012-2017 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2012-2014) and had a 3-3 record under Coach Pagano in playoff games.

Jim Caldwell

Caldwell was the head coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2009-2011 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2009-2010) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Caldwell in playoff games. In 2009, the Indianapolis Colts faced off against the New Orleans Saints in Super Bowl XLIV. The Colts lost, 17-31.

Tony Dungy

Dungy was the head coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2002-2008 seasons, a total of seven years. Dungy's record as the team's head coach was 85-27-0, making him the most successful head coach in Indianapolis Colts history. The team made it to the playoffs seven times (2002-2008) and had a 7-6 record under Coach Dungy in playoff games. In 2006, the Indianapolis Colts faced off against the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI. The Colts won, 29-17.

Jim E. Mora (Sr.)

Mora (Sr.) was the head coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1998-2001 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1999-2000) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Mora (Sr.) in playoff games.

Lindy Infante

Infante was the head coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1996-1997 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1996) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Infante in playoff games.

Ted Marchibroda

Marchibroda was the head coach for the Baltimore Colts and Indianapolis Colts in the 1975-1979, 1992-1995 seasons, a total of nine years. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1975-1977, 1995) and had a 2-4 record under Coach Marchibroda in playoff games.

Ron Meyer

Meyer was the head coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1987-1991 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1987) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Meyer in playoff games.

Rod Dowhower

Dowhower was the head coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1985-1986 seasons, a total of two years. Dowhower's record as the team's head coach was 8-24-0, making him the second-least successful head coach in Indianapolis Colts history.

Frank Kush

Kush was the head coach for the Baltimore Colts and Indianapolis Colts in the 1982-1984 seasons, a total of three years.

Mike McCormack

McCormack was the head coach for the Baltimore Colts in the 1980-1981 seasons, a total of two years.

Howard Schnellenberger

Schnellenberger was the head coach for the Baltimore Colts in the 1973-1974 seasons, a total of two years. Schnellenberger's record as the team's head coach was 6-22-0, making him the least successful head coach in Indianapolis Colts history.

Don McCafferty

McCafferty was the head coach for the Baltimore Colts in the 1970-1972 seasons, a total of three years. McCafferty's record as the team's head coach was 26-15-1, making him the third-most successful head coach in Indianapolis Colts history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1970-1971) and had a 4-1 record under Coach McCafferty in playoff games. In 1970, the Baltimore Colts faced off against the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl V. The Colts won, 16-13.

Don Shula

Shula was the head coach for the Baltimore Colts in the 1963-1969 seasons, a total of seven years. Shula's record as the team's head coach was 71-23-4, making him the second-most successful head coach in Indianapolis Colts history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1964-1965, 1968) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Shula in playoff games. In 1968, the Baltimore Colts faced off against the New York Jets in Super Bowl III. The Colts lost, 7-16.

Weeb Ewbank

Ewbank was the head coach for the Baltimore Colts in the 1954-1962 seasons, a total of nine years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1958-1959) and had a 2-0 record under Coach Ewbank in playoff games.

Keith Molesworth

Molesworth was the head coach for the Baltimore Colts in the 1953 season. Molesworth's record as the team's head coach was 3-9-0, making him the second-least successful head coach in Indianapolis Colts history.


Indianapolis Colts head coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Shane Steichen 2023-2024 16-16-0 50.0% 0-0
Frank Reich 2018-2022 40-33-1 54.7% 1-2
Chuck Pagano 2012-2017 44-40-0 52.4% 3-3
Jim Caldwell 2009-2011 26-22-0 54.2% 2-2
Tony Dungy 2002-2008 85-27-0 75.9% 7-6
Jim E. Mora (Sr.) 1998-2001 32-32-0 50.0% 0-2
Lindy Infante 1996-1997 12-20-0 37.5% 0-1
Ted Marchibroda 1975-1979, 1992-1995 71-67-0 51.4% 2-4
Ron Meyer 1987-1991 33-35-0 48.5% 0-1
Rod Dowhower 1985-1986 8-24-0 25.0% 0-0
Frank Kush 1982-1984 11-29-1 28.0% 0-0
Mike McCormack 1980-1981 9-23-0 28.1% 0-0
Howard Schnellenberger 1973-1974 6-22-0 21.4% 0-0
Don McCafferty 1970-1972 26-15-1 63.1% 4-1
Don Shula 1963-1969 71-23-4 74.5% 2-3
Weeb Ewbank 1954-1962 59-52-1 53.1% 2-0
Keith Molesworth 1953 3-9-0 25.0% 0-0

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