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Colts’ updated head coach tracker: Known candidates so far

The Indianapolis Colts have begun their process of finding a new head coach for the 2023 offseason.

The search has been a joint effort between general manager Chris Ballard and owner Jim Irsay after they parted ways with former head coach Frank Reich halfway through the 2022 campaign.

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We’ll be tracking all of the requests and interviews the Colts conduct throughout the entire search so be sure to keep refreshing this list as they come in.

Shane Steichen

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Status: Interview Complete (Jan. 14)

NFL Coaching Experience

  • Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator (2021–present)
  • Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator (2020)
  • Los Angeles Chargers interim offensive coordinator (2019)
  • San Deigo/Los Angeles Chargers quarterbacks coach (2016–2019)
  • San Deigo/Los Angeles Chargers offensive quality control coach (2014–2015)
  • Cleveland Browns offensive quality control coach (2013)
  • Los Angeles Chargers defensive assistant (2011-2012)

Read more about Shane Steichen here.

Aaron Glenn

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Status: Interview Complete (Jan. 14)

NFL Coaching Experience

  • Detroit Lions defensive coordinator (2021–present)
  • New Orleans Saints defensive backs coach (2016–2019)
  • Cleveland Browns assistant defensive backs coach (2014–2015)

Raheem Morris

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Status: Interview Complete (Jan. 13)

NFL Coaching Experience

  • Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator (2021–present)
  • Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator/interim head coach (2020)
  • Atlanta Falcons wide receivers coach (2016–2019)
  • Atlanta Falcons passing game coordinator (2015-2019)
  • Washington Redskins defensive backs coach (2012–2014)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach (2009–2011)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive backs coach (2007–2008)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers assistant defensive backs coach (2004–2005)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive assistant (2003)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive quality control coach (2002)

Read more about Raheem Morris here.

Ejiro Evero

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Status: Interview Complete (Jan. 12)

NFL Coaching Experience

  • Denver Broncos defensive coordinator (2022–present)
  • Los Angeles Rams secondary coach/pass game coordinator (2021)
  • Los Angeles Rams safeties coach (2017–2020)
  • Green Bay Packers defensive quality control coach (2016)
  • San Francisco 49ers defensive assistant (2014–2015)
  • San Francisco 49ers offensive assistant (2012–2013)
  • San Francisco 49ers quality control coach (2011)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive quality control coach (2007–2009)

Read more about Ejiro Evero here.

Bubba Ventrone

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Status: Interview Complete (Jan. 11)

NFL Coaching Experience

  • Indianapolis Colts special teams coordinator (2018–present)
  • New England Patriots assistant special teams coach (2015–2017)

Read more about Bubba Ventrone here.

Eric Bieniemy

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Status: Interview Complete (Jan. 12)

NFL Coaching Experience

  • Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator (2018–present)
  • Kansas City Chiefs running backs coach (2013–2017)
  • Minnesota Vikings assistant head coach/running backs coach (2010)
  • Minnesota Vikings running backs coach (2006–2009)

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Mike Kafka

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Status: Interview Scheduled (Jan. 22)

NFL Coaching Experience

  • New York Giants offensive coordinator (2022-present)
  • Kansas City Chiefs pass-game coordinator (2020-2021)
  • Kansas City Chiefs quarterbacks coach (2018-2021)
  • Kansas City Chiefs offensive quality control (2017)

DeMeco Ryans

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Status: Interview Scheduled (TBD)

NFL Coaching Experience

  • San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator (2021-present)
  • San Francisco 49ers inside linebackers coach (2018-2020)
  • San Francisco 49ers defensive quality control (2017)

Wink Martindale

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Status: Interview Scheduled (Jan. 22)

NFL Coaching Experience

  • New York Giants defensive coordinator (2022-present)
  • Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator (2018-2021)
  • Baltimore Ravens linebackers coach (2012-2017)
  • Denver Broncos defensive coordinator (2010)
  • Denver Broncos linebackers coach (2009)
  • Oakland Raiders linebackers coach (2004-2008)

Dan Quinn

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Status: Interview Requested

NFL Coaching Experience

  • Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator (2021-present)
  • Atlanta Falcons head coach (2015-2020)
  • Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator (2013-2014)
  • Seattle Seahawks assistant head coach/DL coach (2009-2010)
  • New York Jets defensive line coach (2007-2008)
  • Miami Dolphins defensive line coach (2005-2006)
  • San Francisco 49ers defensive line coach (2003-2004)
  • San Francisco 49ers defensive quality control (2001-2002)

Jeff Saturday

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Status: Interview Complete (Jan. 19)

NFL Coaching Experience

  • Indianapolis Colts interim head coach (2022)

Brian Callahan

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Status: Interview Requested

NFL Coaching Experience

  • Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator (2019-present)
  • Oakland Raiders quarterbacks coach (2018)
  • Detroit Lions quarterbacks coach (2016-2017)
  • Denver Broncos offensive assistant (2013-2015)
  • Denver Broncos offensive quality control (2011-2012)
  • Denver Broncos coaching assistant (2010)

Ben Johnson

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Status: Remaining with Lions Interview Complete (Jan. 13)

NFL Coaching Experience

  • Detroit Lions offensive coordinator (2022–present)
  • Detroit Lions tight ends coach (2020–2021)
  • Detroit Lions offensive quality control (2019)
  • Miami Dolphins wide receivers coach (2018)
  • Miami Dolphins assistant wide receivers coach (2016–2017)
  • Miami Dolphins tight ends coach (2015)
  • Miami Dolphins assistant quarterbacks coach (2013–2015)
  • Miami Dolphins offensive assistant (2012)

Read more about Ben Johnson here.

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