2016 | 8-8 | Missed playoffs

Year 5 under Pagano and general manager Ryan Grigson was another step back. The Colts’ change to defensive coordinator Ted Monachino didn’t help. Their 6,126 yards allowed were the franchise’s most since moving to Indianapolis. The pass rush was inconsistent. The back end didn’t contest enough passes. They cut starting cornerback Antonio Cromartie and linebacker Sio Moore after a Week 4 loss to the Jaguars, reinforcing questions about the quality of the roster. Grigson was fired after the season.