Indianapolis Colts Fire General Manager Chris Ballard After 2-4 Start
The Indianapolis Colts have fired general manager Chris Ballard following a 2-4 start to the season and a recent loss to the Tennessee Titans.
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, October 19, 2026 —
The Indianapolis Colts have fired general manager Chris Ballard after the team opened the season with a 2-4 record and recently lost to the Tennessee Titans, according to the information provided.
The available details do not specify when the decision was made or provide a statement from the team. They also do not identify who will take over Ballard’s duties, whether the Colts have named an interim general manager, or whether a permanent replacement has been selected.
The circumstances surrounding the move are limited to the timing cited: Ballard’s dismissal followed the team’s 2-4 start and its recent loss to Tennessee. No additional explanation was provided about the decision, and the available information does not establish whether either development was the direct cause of the firing.
The summary does not give the date or score of the Titans game, identify the Colts’ upcoming schedule, or describe any further changes to the team’s leadership. It also does not include comments from Ballard, team officials or players.
As a result, the reported development is clear, but key details about the transition remain unavailable. The Colts’ next steps in filling the general manager role have not been provided.
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