Regarding sanctions, Colts coach Shane Steichen said, “There are standards around here.”

Shane Steichen, the head coach of the Colts, declined to comment on the team’s decision to ban Tony Brown, the cornerback, and wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie on Wednesday.

Citing behavior detrimental to the organization, Indianapolis placed the two veterans on the reserve/suspended list on Monday for the remaining three games of the season.

“We’ll take care of it internally,” Steichen stated. “I have nothing else to say about it,”

Colts newsTony Brown, a cornerback for the Colts, and wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie have three-game suspensions.

Despite being healthy, the two players did not participate in Saturday’s game against Pittsburgh. Steichen would not say if this decision was connected to the team’s decision to ban McKenzie and Brown.

A query concerning McKenzie and Brown’s postseason availability as well as the team’s choice to suspend the two veterans rather than cut them go was also sidestepped by Steichen.

This season, McKenzie has seen little offensive play; in slightly over 100 snaps, he has made 11 receptions for 82 yards and carried three times for 14 yards.

Although he has fumbled twice while serving as the team’s punt returner, the veteran has been the team’s main return guy for most of the season, averaging 8.9 yards per punt and 25.3 yards per kick.

In McKenzie’s place, rookie Josh Downs averaged 12.7 yards on a punt return against the Steelers.

Brown has only played 56 defensive snaps (55 of which were in a start against New Orleans), but he has contributed significantly on special teams, recording three tackles and forcing Tennessee punter Ryan Stonehouse to fumble.

Steichen would only assert that the Colts have expectations that must be fulfilled.

“Norms apply here,” Steichen remarked. “We must hold individuals responsible. That concludes it.

On Wednesday, players in the locker room diverted inquiries concerning McKenzie and Brown’s bans to Steichen.

However, this season—Steichen’s first in Indianapolis—the club has consistently commended the coach for his commitment to responsibility.

Zaire Franklin, a middle linebacker, stated, “I feel like since Shane has come here, it’s been about character, preparation, attitude, and being persistent.” “You can see that leaking into our locker room, our season, and the entire year.” He has improved the building’s responsibility culture in many different ways.