Colts fire GM Chris Ballard, turn to Peyton Manning for replacement

Colts fire GM Chris Ballard, turn to Peyton Manning for replacement

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The Indianapolis Colts terminated general manager Chris Ballard on 19 October after a loss to the Tennessee Titans, and the team said it is consulting Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning about candidates for the vacant position. The decision came as the club fell to a 2-5 record. Ballard had been dismissed earlier in the week; owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon announced on 18 October that the GM was fired following a 1-5 start, and later reports cited a 2-4 record as the trigger for the change.

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Indianapolis Tennessee

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October 19, 2026
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Colts reportedly consider Peyton Manning for general manager role
Colts reportedly consider Peyton Manning for general manager role

NBC Sports • 19 Oct 19:26

Sports commentator Dan Patrick said the Indianapolis Colts may contact Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning about a possible general manager position, though the team has not yet reached out.

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Colts dismiss GM Chris Ballard following loss to Titans
Colts dismiss GM Chris Ballard following loss to Titans

NBC Sports • 19 Oct 17:03

The Indianapolis Colts have terminated general manager Chris Ball Ballard after a defeat to the Tennessee Titans, and are reportedly consulting former quarterback Peyton Manning about potential candidates.

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Colts dismiss GM Chris Ballard following loss to Titans
Colts dismiss GM Chris Ballard following loss to Titans

NBC Sports • 19 Oct 16:26

The Indianapolis Colts have terminated general manager Chris Ball Ballard after a defeat to the Tennessee Titans, and are reportedly consulting former quarterback Peyton Manning about potential candidates.

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Colts fire GM Chris Ballard amid 2-4 start and criticism from players
Colts fire GM Chris Ballard amid 2-4 start and criticism from players

Yahoo Sports • 19 Oct 14:03

The Indianapolis Colts dismissed general manager Chris Ballard after a 2-4 start, citing a need for new leadership to meet the team’s championship standards.

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Colts dismiss General Manager Chris Ballard after 1-5 start
Colts dismiss General Manager Chris Ballard after 1-5 start

NBC Sports • 19 Oct 13:55

Owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon announced the firing of GM Chris Ballard following a loss that left Indianapolis at 1-5, and said a new search will begin immediately.

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