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.

Ballard had been with the organization since the 2017 season but was ultimately let go after a 2-4 start this season. With the firing of Ballard, Indianapolis will now be searching for a new GM and a report from Dan Patrick has given a bit of insight on one particular name in the search.

The Colts have reached out to Peyton Manning

Patrick spoke Monday morning and revealed that according to his sources, the first phone call Indianapolis made after the firing of Ballard was to its former quarterback Peyton Manning.

Manning, who spent the first 13 seasons of his career with the Colts, is a beloved member of the franchise and still highly regarded in Indianapolis. According to Patrick's sources, the call to Manning did not only seek his advice but also gauged his interest in the GM opening as well as partial ownership.

"The call did not only get names and suggestions but will also explore whether or not Peyton is interested in being a general manager for the Colts as an entry point that would include ownership interest."