Colts fire GM Chris Ballard after 10 seasons without division title

Move followed 26-20 home loss

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

From NFL Live on @espn: Attempting to explain what went wrong for the #Colts that led to the firing of GM Chris Ballard. Via @RapSheet on X

What happened: Indianapolis dismissed general manager Chris Ballard, ending a 10-season tenure without a division title. The decision landed around a 26-20 home defeat.

Why it matters: The change resets football leadership before roster and draft decisions. It closes one of the league's longest GM tenures without a division crown and raises the standard for the successor.

By the numbers: Ballard tenure: 10 seasons, 0 division titles. Last result: 26-20 home loss.

What to watch: Watch ownership's timeline for a successor and how interim leadership handles personnel moves.

Sources

@RapSheet 2026-10-20T20:59:52.366578+00:00

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