Colts Firing GM Chris Ballard

The Colts lost to the Titans in Week 6, which gave Tennessee their first win and now leads to drastic organizational changes in Indianapolis.

Ballard was in his 10th year with the team this year, but there were concerns about his job security heading into the year after the team went 1-8 to end the 2025 season following a 7-1 start.

Ballard, 57, began working as a college coach in 1994 before being hired by the Bears as an area scout in 2001. He spent 12 years with Chicago before joining the Chiefs as their director of player personnel for the 2013 season.

After four years in Kansas City, the Colts opted to hire him as their GM in 2017. He later agreed to a four-year extension in 2021. 

Since being hired as the team’s GM, the Colts are 72-82-1 in 10 seasons, which includes two playoff appearances.