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Colts fire GM Chris Ballard
NBC Sports • • general
Key Points:
- The Indianapolis Colts have fired General Manager Chris Ballard following a 1-5 start to the season and a loss to the Tennessee Titans, ending his tenure that began in 2017.
- Ballard led the Colts to two playoff appearances in his first four seasons but struggled to find consistent quarterback success, with no playoff appearances since 2020.
- Owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon emphasized the need for a leadership change to meet the team's championship aspirations and stated the decision was made midseason to expedite necessary organizational improvements.
- Despite the GM change, head coach Shane Steichen remains with the team but is under increased pressure given the ongoing poor performance.
- The Colts will conduct a thorough search for a new general manager while maintaining their goal to compete and improve throughout the remainder of the season.
