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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson was one of the biggest “what if” stories of the 2023 NFL season. After the Colts drafted him with the fourth overall pick, the 22-year-old went down with a season-ending shoulder injury after just four starts. However, Indianapolis general manager Chris Ballard said that the young signal-caller is fully healthy, […]

Historically, NFL teams have rarely shied away from developing players with slight character concerns. By that token, the Indianapolis Colts recently made headlines for drafting Texas wideout Adonai Mitchell, who has been called “un-coachable” by anonymous sources. Ballard spoke further about the 6-foot-4, 196-pound target on Tuesday, via The Pat McAfee Show. “We do our […]

The Indianapolis Colts got one of the steals of the draft on Friday night when they selected wide receiver Adonai Mitchell with the 52nd overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. Mitchell was considered a borderline first-round pick, but he ended up falling all the way to the back half of the second round. While […]

With the NFL offseason shifting into high gear, many are looking at the Indianapolis Colts and their imminent draft choices. They are fresh from the disappointment of missing the playoffs in the 2023 season. As such, Colts fans eagerly anticipate how their team will fortify its roster for a promising 2024 campaign. Within this three-round […]

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard did a press conference on Wednesday, and much of it was related to running back Jonathan Taylor and the fractured relationship between the player and the team. Ballard was asked why the Colts are not paying Taylor at the end of his press conference, and he had a very […]

The Indianapolis Colts and Jonathan Taylor appear to be stuck with each other, at least for the moment. After giving  Jonathan Taylor permission to seek a trade, the Colts never received what it deemed an acceptable offer by their self-imposed deadline of Tuesday afternoon. With the 2023 NFL season about to begin, neither the Colts […]

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard has weighed in on the Jonathan Taylor trade request and contract saga. Despite the messy situation in Indy, Ballard still thinks highly of his prized running back. The Colts GM also stressed they want Taylor’s health to improve before moving forward with contract discussions, per SiriusXM NFL Radio. .@Colts […]

The Indianapolis Colts released the latest episode of “The First Step” on YouTube, which shows behind-the-scenes footage of the team’s war room, and there was a funny moment of quick panic, then celebration for general manager Chris Ballard when the Arizona Cardinals traded the third pick to the Houston Texans, ensuring that the Colts would […]

The Indianapolis Colts selected quarterback Anthony Richardson with the fourth overall selection in the 2023 NFL Draft last Thursday, surprising many around the NFL. When explaining his reasoning for taking the Florida product, Colts GM Chris Ballard emphasized the potential star power that Richardson possesses, reports NBC Sports’ Peter King. “I would rather take the […]

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 […]