Colts fire general manager Chris Ballard
Indianapolis made the leadership change after opening the 2026 season 2–4, ending Ballard’s tenure after more than nine seasons.
The Indianapolis Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard after the team began the 2026 NFL season 2–4, according to the NFL.
Owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon announced the decision. The supplied report says it was announced on Monday morning but does not give the calendar date of the firing.
A leadership change during the season
Irsay-Gordon said the Colts’ standard was to compete for championships and that she believed a change in leadership was necessary. She described making the move during the season as deliberate, saying the organization’s work on finding a successor should begin without delay.
The owner also said the decision did not change the team’s goals for the season. Indianapolis would continue to compete and seek to improve, according to her statement.
Ballard’s record in Indianapolis
Ballard’s Colts went 72–82–1 over more than nine seasons, reaching the postseason twice, the NFL reported. His dismissal came after a 2–4 start to his 10th season in charge.
The team said it would conduct a thorough search for its next general manager. The supplied report did not name an interim general manager or a successor.
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Source: NFL. The supplied account does not specify the calendar date of Ballard’s firing.
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