# Colts fire GM after loss

> Indianapolis Colts fire GM Chris Ballard after Week Six loss to Titans.
- Title: Colts fire GM after loss · Sky Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Indianapolis Colts fire GM Chris Ballard after Week Six loss to Titans. Indianapolis Colts fired GM Chris Ballard following 2-4 start to 2026 NFL season…
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- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/nfl/news/12040/13600992/indianapolis-colts-fire-general-manager-chris-ballard-following-loss-to-tennessee-titans-that-extended-poor-start-to-nfl-season
- Published: 2026-10-19T14:47:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: indianapolis colts, chris ballard, tennessee titans, nfl, 2026 nfl season, playoffs, sports
## Colts fire GM
Indianapolis Colts fire general manager Chris Ballard after Week Six loss to Tennessee Titans.
## Ballard's record
Ballard has a record of 72 wins and 82 losses with one playoff win in 2018-19.
## Colts' playoff drought
Colts have not reached playoffs since 2020 after falling to 2-4 in 2026 NFL season.
## Owner statement
Owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon says change in leadership is necessary to meet championship standard.

> I am grateful to Chris for his years of service to the Colts and for everything he poured into this organisation. He cared deeply about our team and our community, and we wish Chris and his family all the best
## Key takeaway

Indianapolis Colts fired GM Chris Ballard following 2-4 start to 2026 NFL season after loss to Tennessee Titans.