Colts fire GM Chris Ballard; Jason Whitlock urges changes in leadership
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026

The Indianapolis Colts have fired General Manager Chris Ballard after a disappointing 2-4 start to the season. The decision comes as the team has struggled to make the playoffs since 2021, failing to achieve double-digit wins in recent years. NFL analyst Jason Whitlock suggests that this move should prompt the departure of Carlie Irsay-Gordon from the sidelines and recommends hiring Tom Dungy as team president to provide leadership and guidance. Whitlock's comments highlight ongoing discussions regarding Irsay-Gordon's role as CEO following her expressed urgency for improved results this season. The Colts will need to consider their next steps in leadership and management to shift the team’s trajectory.
- •Colts fire Chris Ballard after poor starts in recent seasons
- •Jason Whitlock calls for Carlie Irsay-Gordon's departure from sidelines
- •Whitlock recommends hiring Tom Dungy as team president
- •Irsay-Gordon previously expressed urgency for results this season
- •Colts have not achieved double-digit wins since 2021
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Jason Whitlock says Colts firing Chris Ballard is perfect opportunity to get Carlie Irsay-Gordon ‘off the sidelines’
"Jason Whitlock has opined that the firing of the Indianapolis Colts General Manager Chris Ballard should lead to the departure of Carlie Irsay-Gordon from the sidelines. He also revealed a name that the team should bring in as the Team President, which would bring a lot of excitement among Colts fans.
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