The Indianapolis Colts have fired general manager Chris Ballard, ESPN reported on Monday, October 19, 2026, after the team lost at home to the Tennessee Titans. The club described the move as a necessary change, according to ESPN.
Ballard had led the Colts' front office for a decade. IndyStar reported that his dismissal followed shortcomings at quarterback and in the pass rush, among other areas. The Colts confirmed the decision in their own announcement, stating that Ballard had been relieved of his duties.
The timing places the change immediately after a divisional home defeat. According to Yahoo Sports, the same weekend of NFL action saw the Titans record their first win of the season and the Eagles lose to the Panthers in their first game without Jalen Hurts.
Indianapolis now begins a search for a new head of football operations, with the roster questions that contributed to the decision still unresolved. Who the Colts hire, and how quickly that person addresses the quarterback position and the pass rush, will be the story to follow.
