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5 Colts Players Most Impacted by Chris Ballard Firing

5 Colts Players Most Impacted by Chris Ballard Firing

Monday morning, the Indianapolis Colts made a long-overdue change at the top of the organization, firing general manager Chris Ballard after nearly a decade on the job.

Indianapolis Colts News / Athlon Sports / October 19

Colts have been forced into a corner and will come out swinging against Vikings

After losing to the previously winless Tennessee Titans, the Indianapolis Colts are an angry team — and key individuals are now fearing for their jobs.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / October 19

Ed Dodds Has a Chance to Shape the Colts' Future

Ed Dodds has spent years being viewed as one of the NFL's next general managers. Now, after nearly a decade as Chris Ballard's right-hand man, he finally gets his opportunity in Indianapolis.

Brock Purdy News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Last 30-TD season by NFL team' quiz

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
Sauce Gardner News / Pro Football Rumors / October 19
Colts CB Sauce Gardner To Miss Time

Colts CB Sauce Gardner To Miss Time

Sauce Gardner arrived in Indianapolis as a hopeful trajectory-changing presence on defense at the 2025 trade deadline. The two-time All-Pro, however, has not moved the needle in the way the team aimed.

NFL News / Yardbarker
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

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.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 19
Bengals may have a green light to trade for Colts 3-time Pro Bowler after Chris Ballard’s firing, but an obstacle needs to be addressed

Bengals may have a green light to trade for Colts 3-time Pro Bowler after Chris Ballard’s firing, but an obstacle needs to be addressed

Chase Brown’s early-season struggles have Cincinnati fans circling Jonathan Taylor in the wake of the Colts’ front-office shake-up. The price tag in picks is the easy part of this idea, but the money needs to be recognized.

Sauce Gardner News / Field Level Media / October 19
Report: Colts CB Sauce Gardner (calf) week-to-week

Report: Colts CB Sauce Gardner (calf) week-to-week

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner is week-to-week with a mild calf strain sustained in Sunday's 26-20 home loss to the Tennessee Titans, NFL Network reported on Monday.

Sauce Gardner News / Yardbarker / October 19
Colts get Sauce Gardner injury update after ugly loss to Titans

Colts get Sauce Gardner injury update after ugly loss to Titans

The Colts infamously acquired Gardner at the last trade deadline for two first-round picks.

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
Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon releases statement on Chris Ballard move
The '2023-24 NFL first-team All-Pros' quiz
Quenton Nelson News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 19

Colts rumors: Quenton Nelson named as potential member of trade deadline fire sale after GM firing

The Indianapolis Colts are living out their nightmare scenario after Week 6. Indy lost a heartbreaker against Tennessee, giving their division rival their first win of the season.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 19
Should Colts look to Andrew Luck, Peyton Manning as next GM after firing Chris Ballard?

Should Colts look to Andrew Luck, Peyton Manning as next GM after firing Chris Ballard?

It didn’t take long for the Indianapolis Colts to fire GM Chris Ballard after the loss to the Titans. And little time passed before Peyton Manning’s name jumped into the mix of replacements.

NFL News / Yardbarker
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

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.

Chris Ballard News / A to Z Sports / October 19
Chris Ballard firing could put 5 Colts players on the trade block as Indianapolis braces for an inevitable rebuild

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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The 'Last 30-TD season by NFL team' quiz
 The 'Last 30-TD season by NFL team' quiz
The 'Most WNBA double-doubles' quiz
 The 'Most WNBA double-doubles' quiz
The '2nd-most TD-passes by NFL team' quiz
 The '2nd-most TD-passes by NFL team' quiz
The '35-TD, 10-INT NFL seasons' quiz
 The '35-TD, 10-INT NFL seasons' quiz
Indianapolis Colts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 19
Colts Expected To Show Interest In Peyton Manning For GM Job

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.

Indianapolis Colts News / Athlon Sports / October 19
Is Anthony Richardson Starting vs. the Vikings? Answering 5 Questions Colts Fans Are Asking

Is Anthony Richardson Starting vs. the Vikings? Answering 5 Questions Colts Fans Are Asking

Anthony Richardson isn’t taking over for Daniel Jones, at least not this week. Shane Steichen said Sunday that Jones is still the Indianapolis Colts’ starting quarterback, even after two red-zone interceptions helped the winless Titans erase a 13-0 halftime lead in a 26-20 loss at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / October 19
Dan Patrick reveals who Colts contacted first after GM firing

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
Jim Irsay News / The Spun / October 19
Colts Owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon Announces Firing Monday

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.

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.

Chris Ballard News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 19

Colts Firing GM Chris Ballard

The Indianapolis Colts announced they have relieved GM Chris Ballard of his duties. The Colts lost to the Titans in Week 6, which gave Tennessee their first win and now leads to drastic organizational changes in Indianapolis.

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
Jonathan Taylor News / TWSN / October 18
Are the Indianapolis Colts Listening to Trade Calls For Jonathan Taylor?

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
Colts have soul-searching to do after loss to Titans

Colts have soul-searching to do after loss to Titans

The Indianapolis Colts may have had the worst loss of any NFL team on Sunday.

Giants appear to be sending clear message to Cam Skattebo with demotion
Giants bench QB Jameis Winston in favor of J.J. McCarthy during Saints game
Saints RB Alvin Kamara makes NFL history vs. Giants
Browns leading AFC North, but will they be on pumpkin watch soon?
Bears' Caleb Williams shines in first game back from injury
The 'Active 300-yard games leader' quiz
Will Mallory News / Field Level Media / October 17
Colts activate TE Will Mallory from IR

Colts activate TE Will Mallory from IR

The Indianapolis Colts activated Will Mallory from injured reserve on Saturday, one day after they listed fellow tight end Tyler Warren as questionable with a groin injury that he sustained in practice.

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