SHANE STEICHEN BOMBSHELL. Fans were left speechless after Head Coach Shane Steichen revealed a secret no one saw coming. It wasn’t a new playbook. It wasn’t a farewell season. It was something far more powerful. The Colts legend has bought back his old townhouse — the same place where he once wrestled with his early coaching doubts — and announced he’s transforming it into MAMA RUTH’S HOUSE, a $3.2 million recovery shelter for women and children facing homelessness and addiction.
In an announcement that has left the NFL world in awe, Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen revealed a powerful project that has nothing to do with football strategies or game plans. While fans have been focusing on Steichen’s innovative offensive schemes, the rising coach stunned everyone with the news of a deeply personal initiative—he’s transforming his home into
MAMA RUTH’S HOUSE, a $3.2 million recovery shelter dedicated to supporting women and children battling homelessness and addiction.
The news took everyone by surprise, as Steichen, who has been busy turning the Colts into a formidable contender, now channels his passion for leadership into a cause that extends far beyond the football field.
“This is about more than just wins and losses,” Steichen said in an emotional statement. “This is about giving people the chance to overcome obstacles and rebuild their lives. I’ve been fortunate to lead men on the field, but the real leadership begins when we take action off the field.”
From Coach to Community Leader: A Personal Mission
Shane Steichen’s decision to invest in MAMA RUTH’S HOUSE comes after a period of self-reflection. Known for his creative offensive schemes with the Colts, Steichen now brings that same energy and focus to a project that speaks to his character. Drawing on his own experiences and the challenges he has faced in his life, Steichen is dedicating his time and resources to creating a safe space for women and children who are struggling to overcome homelessness and addiction.
Named in honor of Steichen’s late mother, Ruth, MAMA RUTH’S HOUSE will offer more than just shelter. The initiative will provide long-term support through counseling, job training, food programs, and educational opportunities, ensuring that individuals are given the tools they need to rebuild their lives. For Steichen, this project is a way to give back to the community that helped shape him into the person he is today.
A Legacy Beyond Football
Shane Steichen is quickly gaining recognition as one of the brightest young minds in the NFL. After transforming the Colts’ offense into a high-powered unit, he’s become a central figure in the team’s future success. However, with the creation of
MAMA RUTH’S HOUSE, Steichen is proving that his legacy is not just about football. It’s about making a meaningful impact in the lives of those who need it most.
In an era where athletes and coaches often use their platforms for good, Steichen’s decision to invest in social change is a powerful example of leadership. By focusing on homelessness and addiction, Steichen is showing that his commitment extends beyond the X’s and O’s—he is determined to change lives off the field, just as he does on it.
Community Support and Long-Term Impact
The news of Steichen’s project has already garnered widespread support from local organizations, businesses, and fans, all eager to help make MAMA RUTH’S HOUSE a reality. As Steichen continues to lead the Colts on their path to success, he is also demonstrating how to use his position to bring lasting change to the community.
Steichen’s dedication to this cause proves that great leaders don’t just inspire on the field—they inspire in their communities. MAMA RUTH’S HOUSE will stand as a symbol of hope and opportunity, a place where people can rebuild their lives and find the support they need to move forward.
A Game-Changer Beyond the Field
Shane Steichen’s bold decision to create MAMA RUTH’S HOUSE isn’t just about charity—it’s about creating a lasting legacy that impacts lives in a profound way. By turning his personal struggles into an opportunity for others, Steichen is showing that leadership is about more than just football.
As the Colts continue to build a championship-caliber team under Steichen’s guidance, his off-field work reminds us that the most important victories aren’t always measured by touchdowns and wins. MAMA RUTH’S HOUSE
will forever be a testament to Steichen’s character and his commitment to using his platform for good.
In the end, MAMA RUTH’S HOUSE is more than just a shelter—it’s a transformative initiative that will give women and children a chance to rebuild their lives. Shane Steichen’s legacy is set to include not only success on the field but a deep, lasting impact on the community and the lives of those in need.
Will Howard Admits He ‘Definitely Had An Inkling’ When He’d Be Back: ‘They Kept Me In The Loop’
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ golden boy, rookie QB Will Howard, is back in action, and it’s no surprise to him, as it turns out. Despite landing on the Reserve/Injured List, it seems he’s known for a while that he would be back. It’s unclear if that was communicated to him when he first went on IR, but he certainly knew after Skylar Thompson joined him there.
“I definitely had an inkling,” Howard said about when he might be back, via the Steelers’ website. “They kept me in the loop and in the know on what we were doing. I appreciated that, and we were all on the same page. We had a good plan for it, so I knew generally when I was coming back. I didn’t know exactly when, but I was starting to get excited.”
A sixth-round pick out of Ohio State, Will Howard seemed destined for a year as the Steelers’ third quarterback. They already had Mason Rudolph under contract, and all but knew Aaron Rodgers would sign as well. But for a sixth-round pick, that’s not exactly surprising, nor alarming.
Still, despite his draft status, Howard quickly fueled enthusiasm among Steelers fans. And to his credit, he seemed to perform well throughout the offseason process — up to his injury. Just before embarking on the preseason, he fractured his pinky finger on his throwing hand.
Given that he was a late-round rookie who never made it into a stadium, many feared Will Howard was destined for a lost season. He’ll never know for certain how the Steelers viewed it, but we know they didn’t immediately designate him for return. They did with CB Cory Trice Jr., for example, who has still not practiced.
If the Steelers weren’t 100 percent committed to bringing Howard to the 53-man roster this season, the equation changed when Skylar Thompson suffered an injury of his own. Even still, they have gone almost the entire season with just two quarterbacks, an anomaly in their history.
Perhaps that fact itself was an indication of the Steelers’ intention to bring Howard back. But it’s not clear why they made the decision now. He reaffirmed that he has been “100 percent for a while” and admitted he didn’t expect it to take this long to return, meaning for the coaches to allow him to practice.
“I didn’t know how long it was going to be—you never know,” Howard admitted. “It was hard to stay engaged and to try and be present every single day when you’re not able to do anything. I’m just happy to be back, man.
“Now I’m back to Player Will, which is pretty damn nice.”
Lions Get Bad News on Next Opponent’s Star Player
The Detroit Lions are locked in a tight race for supremacy in the NFC North, and could be facing a big challenge in their coming game against a division rival.
The Lions are in their bye week this weekend, a time they will use to rest and hopefully recover from some of the injuries that have been mounting, especially on the defensive side of the ball. But this week will also give the rival Minnesota Vikings the chance to get their starting quarterback ready for the matchup against the Lions next week.
Lions Expected to Face J.J. McCarthy in Next Week’s Game
As The Athletic’s Alec Lewis reported, McCarthy is in position to return to his starting position next week against the Lions. McCarthy has missed the last five games with a high ankle sprain, but Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters on Friday that the second-year quarterback is making good progress toward his return.
“He got some work today and he will hopefully get some work throughout the early part of the week, which will lead him into a full week of preparation,” O’Connell said.
O’Connell added that McCarthy would spend the bye week getting back into rhythm and rebuilding a rapport with his wide receivers.
“For J.J., it’s going to be about the commitment that he’s made throughout his rehab of getting back to those concrete fundamentals and techniques that allow his feet and eyes to work together and find completions to any one of our five eligibles, whether it’s a receiver or T.J. (Hockenson) or even Aaron Jones or Jordan (Mason) or Zay (Zavier Scott) out of the backfield,” O’Connell said.
The Vikings struggled with veteran Carson Wentz under center. The ailing veteran completed 15-of-27 passes for 144 yards with one touchdown and one interception in a 37-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, playing through some obvious pain.
The Vikings put a lot of faith in McCarthy, allowing veteran Sam Darnold to leave in free agency after he led the team to a 14-3 record last year following a season-ending injury for McCarthy. The second-year quarterback showed some promise in his start to 2025, but the high-ankle injury has raised new concerns about whether he might be too injury-prone.
Lions Could Get Some Help on the Injury Front
While the Lions will have to face McCarthy next week, they will also have some help on the way as their own players recover from injuries. Jimmy Liao of USA Today’s Lions Wire reported that Detroit will have several players returning over the coming weeks, including safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph next week, with cornerback Terrion Arnold and running back Sione Vaki returning the next week.
They will have more returns in the weeks that follow, including cornerback DJ Reed, defensive lineman Marcus Davenport, and linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez.
While the returns will help bolster a Lions defense that has now faced two years of mounting injuries, the team could also look to bring in outside help. Some insiders predict the Lions will seek defensive help at the trade deadline, boosting depth in their secondary or defensive line.
