Update:
The Indianapolis Colts have already confirmed that HC Chuck Pagano has been fired.
“Chuck Pagano provided Colts fans with many exciting wins and memories as head coach of the Colts,” said Colts Owner & CEO Jim Irsay. “Throughout his tenure in Indianapolis, he impacted the lives of the players he coached, those who he worked within the organization and Colts fans across the globe. Chuck’s first season was one of the more inspirational stories in NFL history as he courageously battled and overcame leukemia. As a result, his CHUCKSTRONG Foundation has raised millions for cancer research. We are thankful for Chuck’s contributions to our franchise and community and we wish him, Tina and the entire Pagano family nothing but the best moving forward.”
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The Indianapolis Colts have relieved Chuck Pagano of his duties as the team’s head coach, according to Anthony Calhoun.
- Ian Rapoport has already confirmed the news.
Pagano reportedly met with Colts owner Jim Irsay following Sunday’s win over the Texans and was informed of their decision to move in a new direction.
All indications have been that Pagano was going to be replaced by the Colts after the season, so this news doesn’t come as much of a surprise.
Some of the names connected to the Colts’ head coach position include Patriots OC Josh McDaniels, Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub and OC Matt Nagy, and Seahawks OL coach Tom Cable.
You can expect more names to be added to the list in the coming days, but that’s a preliminary list to keep tabs on.
Pagano, 57, was hired by the Colts back in 2012. During his six years in Indianapolis, Pagano led the team to a record of 53-43 (55.2 percent) and three playoff appearances including a championship appearance in 2014.
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