The Facts: As anticipated, the Colts are going to retain Chuck Pagano and general manager Ryan Grigson for the 2017 season, a source informed of the situation told NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport on Friday.

Diehards Line: Following the Colts' season finale, Pagano told reporters he didn't doubt whether he would be returning next season, but there have been no similar public statements by Grigson. Owner Jim Irsay also hasn't said publicly if Pagano and Grigson will definitely be back, but he indicated last month that was the likely scenario. Prior to the Colts' playoff-barring loss to the Oakland Raiders in Week 16, Irsay told Rapoport he wasn't anticipating any "wholesale changes" to be made. Pagano has a 49-31 record over five seasons in Indianapolis. After guiding Indy to three consecutive 11-5 marks that culminated in an appearance in the 2014 season's AFC Championship Game, the Colts have failed to make the playoffs after back-to-back 8-8 campaigns. Grigson received a contract extension from the Colts last offseason despite Indy missing the playoffs. However, it would appear 2017 will mark Pagano and Grigson's final chance to make Indy a playoff team once again. For at least another year.