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Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard has been quite active in completing roster moves since the start of this year’s free agency period. For one, Ballard opted to part ways with Stephon Gilmore. The Colts traded Gilmore to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a 2023 fifth-round compensatory pick. Ballard elected to complete this move […]

Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson requested a trade from the team, as a long negotiation has still not resulted in a long-term deal, and Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard spoke on the possibility of acquiring Jackson. “Any time a special player is available – which he is – you gotta do the work,” […]

The Indianapolis Colts are armed with the fourth overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, but that may not be good enough for them to make the impact they want to make in the draft. With the Chicago Bears reportedly leaning towards trading the first overall pick of the draft, the Colts have been labeled […]

Indianapolis Colts’ interim head coach Jeff Saturday could shed the interim title and take over as the team’s bench boss next season, The Athletic’s Zak Keefer reported on Tuesday. Colts’ general manager Chris Ballard will lead the search for the franchise’s new head coach, but team owner and CEO Jim Irsay will make the final […]

Following the firing of head coach Frank Reich on Monday, the Indianapolis Colts held a press conference announcing former center Jeff Saturday as the interim coach later in the evening. At the event, Colts owner Jim Irsay fielded questions from the media, including queries about the job security of general manager Chris Ballard. According to […]

On Monday, Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay fired head coach Frank Reich after starting the 2022 season 3-5-1. The second-generation owners then socked the NFL world by installing franchise legend (with no coaching experience) Jeff Saturday as interim head coach. Now, the question becomes, is Irsay done cleaning house? Or is Colts general manager Chris […]

The slumping 3-5 Indianapolis Colts made a big decision on Monday, firing fourth-year head coach Frank Reich. But, that’s not the only person that fans want gone. It appears GM Chris Ballard is also under serious fire from the Colts’ supporters. Here are some of the reactions: https://twitter.com/sycamoretwitch/status/1589665014012850176 The Colts completely screwed Reich — Nick […]

At one point during the 2021 regular season, the Indianapolis Colts were deemed as a dark horse contender to make a deep run in the NFL playoffs. However, this all changed over the Colts’ final two games of the campaign. The Colts came away with a narrow three-point loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in […]

The Indianapolis Colts have a crucial decision to make regarding Carson Wentz’s future with the franchise, and the latest update from GM Chris Ballard doesn’t bode well for the 29-year-old’s chances of remaining in Indy. According to Field Yates, Ballard said Tuesday that he still doesn’t have an answer regarding Wentz’s future, and it’s something […]

It’s hard to end a season in a worse way than the Indianapolis Colts did in 2021. All they needed to do was beat the lowly Jacksonville Jaguars to make the playoffs, but they choked away an easily winnable game. This offseason is a huge opportunity to turn the Colts into a team that will […]

Just a few weeks ago, the Indianapolis Colts looked well-positioned for not only a postseason berth, but also a potential run through the AFC playoff field. However, two straight losses ensued, including a horrific defeat at the hands of the Jacksonville Jaguars, knocking the Colts out of the postseason. There’s plenty of blame to go […]

There is no more polarizing issue in the NFL right now than that of player vaccinations. This is actually one of the hottest topics in the country today, so it isn’t surprising that America’s No. 1 sport is also going through the same cycle. As it turns out, the Indianapolis Colts have taken a clear […]

The Indianapolis Colts announced Wednesday that they have signed general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Frank Reich to contract extensions through 2026. The Colts hired Ballard in 2017. After a 4-12 season, Ballard fired head coach Chuck Pagano and hired Reich for the 2018 season. With Andrew Luck at the helm for Indianapolis, Reich […]

The Indianapolis Colts have been mentioned as a potential trade suitor for Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz, but general manager Chris Ballard said nothing is imminent. Ballard told Dan Dakich of 107.5 The Fan there will not be a trade between the two teams on Friday, if at all: “We are exploring lots of options,” […]

Philip Rivers has some decisions to make with respect to his future. So do the Indianapolis Colts. Rivers, 39, has yet to decide whether he will try to play again in 2021. The Colts will give him time to make that decision, but general manager Chris Ballard revealed the team also needs to take time […]

The Indianapolis Colts made a huge move this offseason with the signing of veteran quarterback Philip Rivers to a one-year $25 million deal. Rivers is set to take over the reigns as the team’s main playmaker in their bid to bounce back from a rather disappointing 2019. Now, Colts general manager Chris Ballard has nothing […]

Philip Rivers, similar to other players that joined new teams this offseason, has had to get accustomed to the way the Indianapolis Colts conduct their franchise. Chris Ballard, the general manager of the Colts, spoke about Rivers’ drive to ‘buy in’ and win (per Jim Ayello in the Indianapolis Star). “He has a tremendous internal […]

The Indianapolis Colts had been hesitant to discuss the status of kicker Adam Vinatieri throughout the course of the offseason. With training camp set to begin, it seems general manager Chris Ballard has made a decision. According to Zak Keefer of The Athletic, Ballard indicated that Vinatieri will be left out of the kicking competition: […]

The Indianapolis Colts have been an active team this offseason, putting together a contending roster for the 2020 season. While speaking about the current roster on 107.5 The Fan, head coach Frank Reich seemingly complimented GM Chris Ballard in being able to compile such a deep roster. “I think Colts fans should be really excited […]

It is well documented that Eric Ebron’s tenure with the Indianapolis Colts didn’t have a joyful ending. And the team’s former tight end isn’t holding back in his criticism of general manager Chris Ballard and the Colts’ current management. “Even if I could ever come back I would in a heartbeat, just not under that […]

Chris Ballard is coming to terms with his own biases. The Indianapolis Colts’ general manager said on Thursday he refused to “remain silent” on the issue of racial inequality, per Stephen Holder of The Athletic. Ballard also said, “I’ve been ignorant to this problem and I’ve come to a realization.” Ballard: "I can't sit here […]

Peyton Manning may no longer be a member of the Indianapolis Colts’ organization, but that does not mean the Colts don’t respect his opinion. General manager Chris Ballard told Kalyn Kahler of Bleacher Report that he consulted with Manning before hiring Frank Reich as the club’s new head coach in 2018: “I just wanted to […]

Former New England Patriots and longtime Indianapolis Colts place kicker Adam Vinatieri is currently an unrestricted free agent while his NFL future still remains up in the air. Now a 47-year-old special teamer, Vinatieri is fresh off of a forgettable season, one that may have been his last atop the professional ranks of the NFL. […]

The Indianapolis Colts are obviously now without longtime starting quarterback Andrew Luck, who abruptly elected to retire from the NFL just before the start of the 2019-20 campaign. As a result, the Colts were quickly forced to turn to former New England Patriots backup signal caller Jacoby Brissett, who has impressed at times throughout his […]

Chris Jones might be aware that the Indianapolis Colts are poised to have an extremely active offseason in 2020. Following a disappointing end to the 2019 season, the Colts understand that there are areas of the roster that need to be addressed in the coming months. In nearly a month, NFL free agency will be […]

Missing significant time due to some lingering injury troubles, Indianapolis Colts defensive back Kenny Moore left the middling AFC South franchise with a major void on defense. However, such a void didn’t go unnoticed by the Colts front office as general manager Chris Ballard understands just how vital Moore’s presence is to the team’s defense. Not […]

The Indianapolis Colts will have a few decisions to make during the offseason, but they seem to have their minds made up for Eric Ebron’s future. Barring an unforeseen change, Indianapolis will move on from Ebron in 2020. On Thursday morning, general manager Chris Ballard held a conference to speak about what is ahead for […]

The Indianapolis Colts will enter the final week of the regular season in a different state than they were in a year ago. Last season, the Colts were 10-6 and were preparing themselves for the postseason with Andrew Luck leading the offense. Fast forward to now and Indianapolis is facing the sudden reality of possibly […]

There’s no turning back from the Andrew Luck retirement at this point for the Indianapolis Colts. There’s no way he’s coming back to the team and they have to live without him. However, team GM Chris Ballard is determined to know who was the man that leaked the news way before the team was ready […]

After Andrew Luck’s sudden and surprising retirement from the NFL, the Indianapolis Colts were left with Jacoby Brissett as their starting quarterback. Thankfully for them, they acquired Brissett on the off chance that Luck would be gone at some point, and even though they’re moving on from their franchise quarterback, Colts general manager Chris Ballard […]

The Indianapolis Colts were dealt a major blow with the retirement of Andrew Luck just weeks before the start of the season. However, GM Chris Ballard believes they will be just fine since they have a strong team, one that will now be led by Jacoby Brissett. Ballard was particularly high on the new starting […]

At the start of training camp, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck was sidelined with a calf injury, an issue that initially sprung up in April and reared its head again this summer. But apparently, that isn’t the only injury Luck has been dealing with, as Colts owner Jim Irsay revealed earlier this week that Luck […]

The Indianapolis Colts were the toast of the 2018 NFL season. After starting the year 1-5, they went on to win nine of their last ten games to make the playoffs. They even won a road playoff game at Houston. Colts GM Chris Ballard was widely praised for his job constructing the roster and for […]

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard has changed the NFL a bit with the way he does, and we might see more teams start to follow his suit. One of the first things that Ballard did after taking over the job was to hire Brian Decker, a former Green Beret who helps with the interviewing […]

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich was not shy about expressing his desire to keep quarterback Jacoby Brissett around for the 2019 NFL season. It appears he is on the same page a general manager Chris Ballard. Ballard made it clear that it would take quite a deal in order to convince them to trade […]

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard puts a premium on character whenever he drafts players. However, he also separates major mistakes from minor ones. The Athletic Indianapolis Colts writer Bob Kravitz discussed this in greater detail in his April 29 article. “Frank (Reich) and I, I don’t think either one of us can emphasize enough […]

The Indianapolis Colts knocked it out of the park in last year’s NFL Draft, going with offensive lineman Quenton Nelson in the first round and linebacker Darius Leonard in the second round. Both players ended up earning First-Team All-Pro selections, marking the first time in NFL history that a team’s top two draft picks ended […]

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard doesn’t like it when his team’s draft room is too quiet. Ballard shared his sentiments with The Indianapolis Star’s Joel A. Erickson on April 14. “I don’t like it when there’s just silence in the room. We want some debate, we want some argument. If everybody’s thinking alike, then […]

The Indianapolis Colts made one of the biggest splashes of the NFL offseason this month, signing linebacker Justin Houston to a two-year deal. On Wednesday, Colts general manager Chris Ballard compared his team’s acquisition of Ballard to the Chicago Bears’ signing of Julius Peppers back when Ballard was working for the Bears’ front office back […]