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Chris Ballard firing could put 5 Colts players on the trade block as Indianapolis braces for an inevitable rebuild

Indianapolis has until the Nov. 10 trade deadline to decide which pieces of the Ballard era still fit a new front office’s plans. The Indianapolis Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard after almost a full decade on the job, and some form of rebuild is now inevitable for the franchise.

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Colts Expected To Show Interest In Peyton Manning For GM Job

Per the Dan Patrick Show, the Colts’ first call after firing GM Chris Ballard “will be/has been” former QB Peyton Manning. Patrick says the call will not only be to gather candidates Manning sees fit, but they will also explore if he would be interested in the job himself, with an offer that would reportedly include an ownership stake in the team.

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The 'Last 30-TD season by NFL team' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to most recently reach the 30-TD milestone for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Best completion % by NFL team' quiz

The 'Last 5-TD game by NFL team' quiz

The '3-passing, 2-rushing TD games' quiz

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / October 19

Dan Patrick reveals who Colts contacted first after GM firing

The Indianapolis Colts made a major change Monday morning with the firing of general manager Chris Ballard.

Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon releases statement on Chris Ballard move

Colts have soul-searching to do after loss to Titans

Colts blasted for Daniel Jones 'mistake' that may have cost GM Chris Ballard his job

NFL Week 6 winners, losers: Caleb Williams shines, Los Angeles football is a mess

The 'No.4-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Sauce Gardner News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 19

Colts CB Sauce Gardner Expected To Miss Some Time With Mild Calf Strain

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Colts CB Sauce Gardner is considered week-to-week and is expected to miss some time after an MRI showed a mild calf strain.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 19

Colts’ decision to fire GM Chris Ballard could open the door for the Kansas City Chiefs to acquire WR Josh Downs at the NFL trade deadline

The Indianapolis Colts are searching for a new general manager after a loss to the Tennessee Titans. If the losses keep piling up, Brett Veach should be ready to pick up the phone.

Peyton Manning News / Larry Brown Sports / October 19

Peyton Manning reportedly being targeted for 1 NFL GM job

The rumors of Peyton Manning returning to the NFL in a formal role are gaining steam once again, but this time there may be reason to believe there could be something to it.

Indianapolis Colts News / Athlon Sports / October 19

Why Did Chris Ballard Get Fired? 5 Worst Decisions He Made as Colts GM

Chris Ballard’s run in Indianapolis ended Monday, when the Colts relieved him of his duties the morning after a 26-20 home loss to a Tennessee Titans team that hadn’t won a game.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 19

Colts AGM Ed Dodds Will Lead Personnel Department For Remainder Of Season

Per Tom Pelissero, Colts assistant GM Ed Dodds will lead the team’s personnel department for the rest of the year. Indianapolis fired longtime GM Chris Ballard on Monday after a bad loss to the Titans in Week 6.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 19

Colts rumors: Dan Patrick reveals Peyton Manning pursuit to replace Chris Ballard

The Indianapolis Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard the next morning after falling 26-20 to the Tennessee Titans in Week 6. With the franchise now seeking a new leader for the front office, famed sports analyst Dan Patrick sparked rumors after claiming the organization plans on calling Peyton Manning for the job.

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The 'Most WNBA double-doubles' quiz

The '2nd-most TD-passes by NFL team' quiz

The '35-TD, 10-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / October 19

Should the Lions trade for Sauce Gardner after the Colts fired Chris Ballard? What would it cost, and the details a lot of fans will ignore

Indianapolis is starting over at general manager, Gardner hasn’t played up to his massive contract, and Detroit still needs a cornerback. So is there actually a deal here worth exploring?

Chris Ballard News / Field Level Media / October 19

Colts fire GM Chris Ballard after loss to Titans

The Indianapolis Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard on Monday, one day after a 26-20 loss at home to the previously winless Tennessee Titans. Ballard, 57, has held the position since January 2017 and signed a five-year contract extension in 2021.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / October 19

Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon releases statement on Chris Ballard move

The Indianapolis Colts are shaking up their front office following a stunning 26-20 loss to the 1-5 Tennessee Titans in Week 6.

NFL Week 6 winners, losers: Caleb Williams shines, Los Angeles football is a mess

NFL Week 6 lowlights: A look at Colts' brutal collapse and more

The 'Last 1st-round QB by NFL team' quiz

Chris Ballard News / Pro Football Rumors / October 19

Colts Fire GM Chris Ballard

Chris Ballard’s job security was a talking point leading up to the 2026 season, and the Colts’ struggles early in the year have sealed his fate. The veteran general manager was fired on Monday.

Jim Irsay News / The Spun / October 19

Colts Owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon Announces Firing Monday

Indianapolis Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon isn’t messing around this year. The Colts dropped to 2-4 on the season on Sunday. Indianapolis fell to Tennessee, which entered the Week 6 game without any wins.

Indianapolis Colts News / Athlon Sports / October 19

Colts Insider Says Indianapolis Is Unlikely to Bench Daniel Jones for Anthony Richardson Sr.

Boos rained down at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, and plenty of them were aimed at Daniel Jones. Even so, the Indianapolis Colts don’t appear ready to turn the offense over to Anthony Richardson Sr.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / October 19

Colts blasted for Jones 'mistake' that may have cost GM Ballard his job

Colts blasted for Daniel Jones 'mistake' that may have cost GM Chris Ballard his job

Jones played very poorly in Indianapolis' 26-20 loss to the previously winless Tennessee Titans on Sunday.

Colts have soul-searching to do after loss to Titans

NFL Week 6 winners, losers: Caleb Williams shines, Los Angeles football is a mess

The 'QBs with multiple 2 rushing-TD games' quiz

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / October 19

Colts Would Be Better Off Trading Away Their Best Players

The Indianapolis Colts' 26-20 loss to the Tennessee Titans on Sunday was more than another disappointing result in a season that has quickly gone off the rails.

DeForest Buckner News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 19

DeForest Buckner is ‘sick and tired’ of Colts’ struggles after giving Titans first win

Before their Week 6 matchup, the Tennessee Titans were among just three NFL teams still holding a 0-5 record. However, the Indianapolis Colts’ struggles on Sunday allowed Tennessee to secure its first victory of the season.

Jonathan Taylor News / TWSN / October 18

Are the Indianapolis Colts Listening to Trade Calls For Jonathan Taylor?

The Indianapolis Colts have a player many would want to build around with Jonathan Taylor. The issue is the Colts are in a spot now where they need to reconsider everything.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / October 18