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Colts Fire GM: 5 Candidates to Target
Indianapolis Colts fire GM Chris Ballard after 26-20 loss; five candidates emerge for new role.
In brief
Indianapolis Colts fire GM Chris Ballard after 26-20 loss; five candidates emerge for new role. Indianapolis Colts fired GM Chris Ballard following a 26-20 loss to 0-5 Tennessee Titans; five candidates including Adam Berry, Glenn Cook, James Liipfert, John McKay and Ray Agnew are being considered for the GM role…
Colts Fire GM
Indianapolis Colts fired GM Chris Ballard after losing 26-20 to 0-5 Tennessee Titans.
Ballard's Record
Ballard led Colts to two playoff appearances and zero division titles over nearly a decade.
Irsay-Gordon's Decision
Owner/CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon faces her biggest decision since taking ownership.
New GM Needs
Colts need GM with strong player evaluation and modern analytics-driven approach.
Adam Berry
Adam Berry, former Goldman Sachs analyst, now Eagles assistant GM with analytics focus.
Berry's Connection
Berry's twin brother Andrew Berry worked for Colts and helped Irsay-Gordon learn the game.
Glenn Cook
Glenn Cook started as Colts scouting assistant in 2011 and now works with Browns.
Cook's Role
Cook oversees free agency, draft and roster construction for Cleveland Browns.
James Liipfert
Liipfert has impressive recent scouting résumé with draft connections.
Liipfert's Background
Liipfert drafted C.J. Stroud, Will Anderson Jr. and Derek Stingley Jr. with New England.
John McKay
McKay has spent 11 seasons with Rams working from scouting to assistant GM.
Ray Agnew
Agnew helped Detroit build strong roster since 2021 as assistant GM.
Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning could become next GM with ownership stake discussion.
Bottom Line
Colts need GM who changes results after Ballard's decade of mediocrity.
What to remember
Indianapolis Colts fired GM Chris Ballard following a 26-20 loss to 0-5 Tennessee Titans; five candidates including Adam Berry, Glenn Cook, James Liipfert, John McKay and Ray Agnew are being considered for the GM role.
