‘Deliberate decision’: Colts fire General Manager Chris Ballard after 10 seasons

'Deliberate decision': Colts fire General Manager Chris Ballard after 10 seasons
October 19, 2026

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‘Deliberate decision’: Colts fire General Manager Chris Ballard after 10 seasons

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts have parted ways with General Manager Chris Ballard after ten seasons.

Owner and CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon made the announcement in a statement Monday, saying “the sense of urgency has never been higher.”

“Our standard is to compete for championships,” Irsay-Gordon said. “I believe a change in leadership is necessary to meet that standard.”

In ten seasons, Ballard had a 72-82-1 record, along with a 1-2 record in the playoffs.

Ballard was announced as the Colts general manager in 2016. In 2021, Ballard signed a five-year extension with the team.

The Colts are currently 2-4 this season after Sunday’s 26-20 loss to the Tennessee Titans.

Irsay-Gordon said the team will conduct a thorough search for Ballard’s replacement.

Read her full statement below:

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