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Colts fire general manager Chris Ballard after 10 seasons

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Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard on the sidelines during an NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)

Posted: Oct 19, 2026 / 09:46 AM EST / Updated: Oct 19, 2026 / 09:57 AM EST

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts have parted ways with General Manager Chris Ballard, according to reports.

Ballard was relieved of his duties, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday.

In ten seasons, Ballard had a 72-82-1 record, along with a 1-2 record in the playoffs.

Ballard was announced as the Colts general manager in 2016. In 2021, Ballard signed a two-year extension with the team.

The Colts are currently 2-4 this season after Sunday’s 26-20 loss to the Tennessee Titans.

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