| 2009 Indianapolis Colts season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Jim Irsay |
| General manager | Chris Polian |
| Head coach | Jim Caldwell |
| Home field | Lucas Oil Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 14–2 |
| Division place | 1st AFC South |
| Playoff finish | Won Divisional Playoffs (vs. Ravens) 20–3 Won AFC Championship (vs. Jets) 30–17 Lost Super Bowl XLIV (vs. Saints) 17–31 |
| Pro Bowlers | 7 (see Awards and honors) |
| AP All-Pros | 4 (see Awards and honors) |
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The 2009 season was the Indianapolis Colts' 57th in the National Football League (NFL) and their 26th in Indianapolis. It was the first season since 2001 that the Colts did not have Tony Dungy on their coaching staff, due to his retirement from coaching. Dungy's long time assistant, Jim Caldwell (who had been with Dungy since 2001 when he was still the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was named the new head coach. The 2009 Indianapolis Colts improved upon their 12–4 record from 2008 as well as winning their sixth AFC South division championship in seven years with a 14–2 record. The Colts also clinched the top seed in the AFC. The Colts were the sole undefeated team after Week 15. The following week, the Colts lost to the New York Jets after benching their starters. During the playoffs, the Colts defeated the Baltimore Ravens in the divisional round and the New York Jets in the AFC Championship game and represented the AFC in Super Bowl XLIV. The 14–2 Colts lost to the 13–3 New Orleans Saints in Super Bowl XLIV, 31–17.
This was the first season since 1995 that Marvin Harrison was not on the opening-day roster, as he retired during the offseason.