| 1979 Baltimore Colts season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Robert Irsay |
| General manager | Dick Szymanski |
| Head coach | Ted Marchibroda |
| Home field | Memorial Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 5–11 |
| Division place | 5th AFC East |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | RB Joe Washington |
The 1979 Baltimore Colts season was the 27th season for the team in the National Football League (NFL). Under fifth-year head coach Ted Marchibroda, the Colts again finished with 5 wins and 11 losses, fifth in the AFC East division.
With persistent shoulder problems, quarterback Bert Jones was sidelined; replaced by veteran Greg Landry, the Colts continued to struggle. Marchibroda was fired after the season in late December,[1][2] and succeeded by Mike McCormack.[3]