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5 GM Candidates the Colts Must Target After Firing Chris Ballard

5 GM Candidates the Colts Must Target After Firing Chris Ballard

Losing at home to an 0-5 Tennessee Titans team was apparently the final straw for the Indianapolis Colts. On Monday, owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon officially fired general manager Chris Ballard following Sunday's embarrassing 26-20 loss, dropping Indianapolis to 2-4.

Sauce Gardner News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 19
Colts CB Sauce Gardner Expected To Miss Some Time With Mild Calf Strain

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

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.

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?

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Peyton Manning News / Larry Brown Sports / October 19
Peyton Manning reportedly being targeted for 1 NFL GM job

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.

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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.

Indianapolis Colts News / Athlon Sports / October 19
Why Did Chris Ballard Get Fired? 5 Worst Decisions He Made as Colts GM

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.

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

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

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.

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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.

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Chris Ballard News / Yardbarker / October 19
Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon releases statement on Chris Ballard move

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.

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Chris Ballard News / Pro Football Rumors / October 19
Colts Fire GM Chris Ballard

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

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.

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
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Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / October 19
Colts Would Be Better Off Trading Away Their Best Players

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?

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.

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Bears' Caleb Williams shines in first game back from injury
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Sauce Gardner News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 18
Sauce Gardner injury delivers Colts a setback during Titans game

Sauce Gardner injury delivers Colts a setback during Titans game

The Indianapolis Colts are down 20-13 to the Tennessee Titans about midway through the fourth quarter on Sunday. It’s been a sluggish contest, and it appears Indy may have lost Sauce Gardner after he suffered an injury during the game.

Tyler Warren News / Athlon Sports / October 18
Is Tyler Warren Playing Today? Latest Injury Update on Colts TE for Week 6

Is Tyler Warren Playing Today? Latest Injury Update on Colts TE for Week 6

Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren is a game-time decision for Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported Sunday morning, with the team set to see how he feels before kickoff at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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.

Tyler Warren News / TWSN / October 16
Tyler Warren’s Late Injury Gives the Indianapolis Colts a New Week 6 Concern

Tyler Warren’s Late Injury Gives the Indianapolis Colts a New Week 6 Concern

Tyler Warren is coming off his biggest receiving game of the season, but now the Indianapolis Colts are going to have to prepare to face the Tennessee Titans in Week 6 without him.

Darius Slayton News / Pro Football Rumors / October 16
Colts Release WR Darius Slayton

Colts Release WR Darius Slayton

Darius Slayton’s time in Indianapolis came and went without a single snap. The Colts released the veteran wide receiver on Friday, per a team announcement.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 13
Rams moving on from Harrison Mevis after brutal 'MNF' loss

Rams moving on from kicker Harrison Mevis after brutal 'MNF' loss

Mevis was 0-of-2 on field goals in Monday's loss to the Bills, one of which was a game-winning attempt that was blocked in overtime.

Harrison Mevis given clear warning from Sean McVay after Rams' overtime loss to Bills
Puka Nacua sends strong message to 2-3 Rams after overtime loss to Bills
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The '2024 NFL Week 1 starting quarterbacks' quiz
Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / October 7
Colts owner explains viral clips amid potential controversy

Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon explains viral clips amid potential controversy

Irsay-Gordon became the subject of criticism among some members of the NFL community after clips showing her wearing a headset, taking notes and looking at the playbook during games went viral. 

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