Indianapolis Colts fired Reich on Monday

The team is battling post-season aspirations but faltered 3-5-1 after losing to New England after a third straight loss on Sunday.

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Surprise Colts named former All-Pro offensive lineman Jeff Saturday as interim head coach on Monday

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Reich was hired in 2018 after the Colts were turned down by then Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniel

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Reich's job was considered "safe." However, that sentiment quickly changed following a 26-3 loss to New England.

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Joining Matt Roulette of the Panthers on the unemployment line, Reich became the second head coach in the NFL to be fired in one season.

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Reich set a regular season record of 40–33–1 with a 1–2 postseason record in four and a half seasons at Indy

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