# Peyton Manning not in Colts GM role

> Peyton Manning reportedly won't return to Colts as GM after Chris Ballard's firing.
- Title: Peyton Manning not in Colts GM role · Newsweek | Shortify
- Summary: Peyton Manning reportedly won't return to Colts as GM after Chris Ballard's firing. Peyton Manning won't rejoin the Indianapolis Colts in a front-office role…
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/nfl/peyton-manning-reportedly-isnt-in-play-for-colts-gm-opening-12616049
- Author: Andrew Gould
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: peyton manning, indianapolis colts, colts gm, chris ballard, manning cast, atlanta falcons, tom brady, las vegas raiders
## Colts fire GM
The Indianapolis Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard after reportedly not contacting Peyton Manning for a front-office role.

> Peyton Manning reportedly won't rejoin the Indianapolis Colts in a front-office role
## Manning not interested
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Manning isn't believed to be interested in the GM position despite being contacted about it.

> the legendary quarterback isn't believed to be interested in the position anyway
## Interim GM
Ed Dodds, the Colts' longtime assistant general manager, will finish the season as interim GM before the Nov. 10 trade deadline.
## Key takeaway

Peyton Manning won't rejoin the Indianapolis Colts in a front-office role after the team fired GM Chris Ballard.