# Peyton Manning GM Candidate After Colts Fire GM

> Colts fire GM as Peyton Manning emerges as top GM candidate.
- Title: Peyton Manning GM Candidate After Colts Fire GM | Shortify
- Summary: Colts fire GM as Peyton Manning emerges as top GM candidate. Peyton Manning is considered for Colts GM role after Chris Ballard's firing, but he says running…
- Keywords: peyton manning, colts, nfl, chris ballard, general manager, indianapolis colts, denver broncos, super bowl 50, football, quarterback, sports, Peyton
- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/nfl-legends-news-peyton-manning-emerges-as-top-colts-gm-candidate-after-chris-ballards-firing
- Author: Nilaav Ranjan Gogoi
- Published: 2026-10-19T17:38:48+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: peyton manning, colts, nfl, chris ballard, general manager, indianapolis colts, denver broncos, super bowl 50, football, quarterback, sports
## Colts fire Chris Ballard
Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard after a 26-20 loss to Tennessee Titans.
## Ballard's tenure ends
Ballard's nearly 10-year tenure ended with 72-82-1 regular season record and 1-2 playoff record.
## Colts' quarterback struggles
Colts lost 11 of last 13 games after Andrew Luck retired in August 2019.
## Peyton Manning as GM candidate
Peyton Manning reportedly emerges as top Colts GM candidate after Chris Ballard's firing.
## Manning's past role
Manning played 13 seasons with Colts and threw for 4,659 yards in first season with Broncos.
## Manning's reluctance
Manning says running an NFL team isn't on his radar and prefers being a football ambassador.
## Manning's potential
Bill Polian, former Colts executive, says Manning could handle GM duties and has football knowledge.
## Manning's business experience
Manning founded Omaha Productions in 2020 for sports content but lacks NFL front office experience.
## Colts' next move
Colts must determine if Manning wants the GM role before hiring process begins.
## Key takeaway

Peyton Manning is considered for Colts GM role after Chris Ballard's firing, but he says running an NFL team isn't on his radar.