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Colts fire GM Chris Ballard
Colts fire GM Chris Ballard after 2026 loss to Titans.
In brief
Colts fire GM Chris Ballard after 2026 loss to Titans. Colts fired GM Chris Ballard following Sunday's loss to Titans, dropping to 1-5 on the season. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Colts fire GM
Colts fired GM Chris Ballard after Sunday's loss to Titans, dropping to 1-5 on the season.
Ballard's tenure
Ballard served as GM since 2017, making playoffs twice in first four seasons but not returning since 2020.
Owner statement
Owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon said improvement was needed after Sunday's loss, dropping to 1-5 on the season.
Owner's reasoning
Irsay-Gordon stated the sense of urgency has never been higher and a leadership change is necessary to compete for championships.
Head coach status
Head coach Shane Steichen remains on the job but is clearly on thin ice with Ballard already gone.
The key point
Colts fired GM Chris Ballard following Sunday's loss to Titans, dropping to 1-5 on the season.
