Pagano signed a four-year contract in 2012, and the Colts have won 11 games and reached the playoffs in each of Pagano's three years. He missed most of his first season while battling leukemia. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano reportedly turned down a one-year contract extension and will finish the final year of his deal in 2015.
The Colts offered Pagano a one-year extension with a small salary increase, which he declined, according to a report Thursday by Dianna Marie Russini of NBC’s Washington affiliate.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Media initially reported Thursday that Pagano would not receive an extension before the 2015 season.
Pagano signed a four-year contract in 2012, and the Colts have won 11 games and reached the playoffs in each of Pagano’s three years. He missed most of his first season while battling leukemia. Bruce Arians took over, earned Coach of the Year honors and was hired by the Arizona Cardinals.
General manager Ryan Grigson, who hired Pagano, also is entering the final year of his contract (the team has an option for 2016).
