India, Oct. 19 -- The Indianapolis Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard on Monday afternoon following an alarming 2-4 start to the season.

The decision concluded Ballard's near decade-long tenure steering front office operations in Indianapolis.

Colts Owner and Chief Executive Officer Carlie Irsay-Gordon announced the dismissal just 24 hours after a 26-20 home defeat against the division rival Tennessee Titans.

Franchise leadership confirmed an immediate search begins to identify the next general manager.

We have relieved Chris Ballard of his duties as General Manager. https://t.co/BleD6bfTsG

- Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) October 19, 2026

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