Colts fire Chris Ballard, consider Manning and Luck for GM role
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 7:05 PM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
The Indianapolis Colts terminated General Manager Chris Ballard following a 26-20 loss to the Tennessee Titans. Ballard had a 72-82-1 record in his ten seasons, with the team starting this year 2-4. Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck's names emerged as potential replacements, with discussions on Manning possibly returning in a dual role as GM and part owner. Colts co-owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon expressed the need for leadership change to align with the franchise's goal of competing for championships. A thorough search for Ballard's successor is underway, with some analysts suggesting alternatives like assistant GM James Liipfert from the Houston Texans.
- •Colts fired GM Chris Ballard after a loss to the Titans.
- •Ballard had a 2-4 start this season and one playoff victory.
- •Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck considered for the GM position.
- •Carlie Irsay-Gordon emphasized the need for leadership change.
- •James Liipfert of the Texans mentioned as a potential candidate.
- 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Should Colts look to Andrew Luck, Peyton Manning as next GM after firing Chris Ballard?
"It didn’t take long for the Indianapolis Colts to fire GM Chris Ballard after the loss to the Titans. And little time passed before Peyton Manning’s name jumped into the mix of replacements. But should the Colts look to Manning or Andrew Luck as their next GM? The 26-20 loss to the previously winless Titans proved to be too much for Ballard to […] The post Should Colts look to Andrew Luck, Peyton Manning as next GM after firing Chris Ballard? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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