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Colts Fire GM Chris Ballard, Sparking Trade Rumors for Taylor and Buckner

The Indianapolis Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard, prompting speculation about the futures of key players like Jonathan Taylor and DeForest Buckner.

5 publishers · 35 articles · first seen 19 Oct 2026 · updated 11d ago

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5 publishers have covered this in 35 articles since 19 Oct 2026. SI Feed published first, on 19 October at 00:49 UTC; feeds.bleacherreport.com followed 12h 59m later. The most recent article, from SI Feed, appeared on 26 October at 21:00 UTC.

Outlets reporting it: www.espn.com (major outlet), SI Feed, feeds.bleacherreport.com, SkySports, CBS Sports Headlines.

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How it unfolded

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  1. SI FeedWhy Colts Should (Finally) Part Ways With GM Chris Ballard
  2. feeds.bleacherreport.comColts Fire GM Chris Ballard After Loss to Titans, Top Replacements for Carlie Irsay-Gordon's Team
  3. www.espn.comColts fire GM Ballard after home loss to Titans, cite 'necessary' change
  4. SkySportsColts fire GM Ballard after poor start to season
  5. CBS Sports HeadlinesColts fire GM Chris Ballard as pressure mounts on Shane Steichen, staff after back-to-back losses
  6. feeds.bleacherreport.comPeyton Manning Eyed by Colts for GM Job After Chris Ballard Fired, Dan Patrick Reveals in New Video
  7. SI FeedThe Colts Were Right to Fire Chris Ballard
  8. SI FeedChris Ballard’s Firing Marks Carlie Irsay-Gordon’s First Real Chance to Reshape the Colts
  9. SI Feed5 GM Candidates the Colts Must Target After Firing Chris Ballard
  10. SI FeedAlbert Breer on Colts Firing GM Chris Ballard, Jalen Hurts Is Out and J.J. McCarthy’s Debut in NY
  11. Show 25 later sources
    1. SI FeedColts FIRE GM Chris Ballard After 2–4 Start & Lackluster Post-Andrew Luck Era
    2. SI FeedColts Reportedly Reach Out to Peyton Manning About GM Opening
    3. CBS Sports HeadlinesWhy Colts fired Chris Ballard: Seven moves that contributed to GM's downfall
    4. SI FeedThe Colts’ Firing of Chris Ballard Can Be Traced Back to One Lingering Problem
    5. www.espn.comDoes firing GM Chris Ballard portend a Colts overhaul?
    6. SI FeedWhy the Bears Must Trade for Colts' Star DT After Chris Ballard Firing
    7. SI Feed5 Colts Players Most Impacted by Chris Ballard Firing
    8. SI FeedDon't Expect Colts to Have Fire Sale After Ballard Firing
    9. SI Feed3 Colts Who Should Be on Vikings' Trade Radar After Chris Ballard's Firing
    10. SI FeedAlbert Breer’s Notes: Colts Have More Decisions to Make After Firing Chris Ballard
    11. SI Feed5 Colts Who Could Be Traded Following Chris Ballard's Firing
    12. feeds.bleacherreport.comNew NFL Rumors on Shane Steichen's Hot Seat as Colts HC After Chris Ballard's Firing as GM
    13. www.espn.comThe case for (and against) the Colts keeping Shane Steichen
    14. SI FeedWhy the Seahawks Should Have No Regrets about Letting Kenneth Walker III Go
    15. feeds.bleacherreport.comNew Colts Rumors on Potential Trade Plans at 2026 Deadline After Firing GM Chris Ballard
    16. CBS Sports HeadlinesJonathan Taylor mock trades: How Giants, Bengals could target Colts star RB after Chris Ballard's firing
    17. CBS Sports HeadlinesAgent's Take: Chris Ballard's Colts tenure might look much different if he had made this blockbuster trade
    18. SI FeedWhat Shane Steichen Must Do to Save His Job With the Colts
    19. CBS Sports HeadlinesDeForest Buckner landing spots: Where Colts Pro Bowl DT could go in wake of Chris Ballard's firing
    20. www.espn.comSource: Several teams interested in Colts RB Taylor as Indy mulls next moves
    21. SI FeedColts Could Make Entire Roster Available Ahead of Trade Deadline
    22. feeds.bleacherreport.comNew Peyton Manning Rumors on Colts GM Job and 'Any NFL Opportunities' After Chris Ballard's Firing
    23. CBS Sports HeadlinesPeyton Manning for Colts GM after Chris Ballard's firing? Why timing isn't right for Hall of Fame QB
    24. feeds.bleacherreport.comLatest Peyton Manning-Colts Rumors from Dan Patrick After Chris Ballard Fired as GM
    25. SI FeedColts Week 7 Snap Count Analysis: 3 Takeaways From Vikings Loss

Sources

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  1. Source: Several teams interested in Colts RB Taylor as Indy mulls next moves www.espn.com ·
  2. The case for (and against) the Colts keeping Shane Steichen www.espn.com ·
  3. Does firing GM Chris Ballard portend a Colts overhaul? www.espn.com ·
  4. Colts fire GM Ballard after home loss to Titans, cite 'necessary' change www.espn.com ·
  5. Colts Week 7 Snap Count Analysis: 3 Takeaways From Vikings Loss SI Feed
  6. Latest Peyton Manning-Colts Rumors from Dan Patrick After Chris Ballard Fired as GM feeds.bleacherreport.com
Show 29 more sources
  1. Peyton Manning for Colts GM after Chris Ballard's firing? Why timing isn't right for Hall of Fame QB CBS Sports Headlines
  2. New Peyton Manning Rumors on Colts GM Job and 'Any NFL Opportunities' After Chris Ballard's Firing feeds.bleacherreport.com
  3. Colts Could Make Entire Roster Available Ahead of Trade Deadline SI Feed
  4. DeForest Buckner landing spots: Where Colts Pro Bowl DT could go in wake of Chris Ballard's firing CBS Sports Headlines
  5. What Shane Steichen Must Do to Save His Job With the Colts SI Feed
  6. Agent's Take: Chris Ballard's Colts tenure might look much different if he had made this blockbuster trade CBS Sports Headlines
  7. Jonathan Taylor mock trades: How Giants, Bengals could target Colts star RB after Chris Ballard's firing CBS Sports Headlines
  8. New Colts Rumors on Potential Trade Plans at 2026 Deadline After Firing GM Chris Ballard feeds.bleacherreport.com
  9. Why the Seahawks Should Have No Regrets about Letting Kenneth Walker III Go SI Feed
  10. New NFL Rumors on Shane Steichen's Hot Seat as Colts HC After Chris Ballard's Firing as GM feeds.bleacherreport.com
  11. 5 Colts Who Could Be Traded Following Chris Ballard's Firing SI Feed
  12. Albert Breer’s Notes: Colts Have More Decisions to Make After Firing Chris Ballard SI Feed
  13. 3 Colts Who Should Be on Vikings' Trade Radar After Chris Ballard's Firing SI Feed
  14. Don't Expect Colts to Have Fire Sale After Ballard Firing SI Feed
  15. 5 Colts Players Most Impacted by Chris Ballard Firing SI Feed
  16. Why the Bears Must Trade for Colts' Star DT After Chris Ballard Firing SI Feed
  17. The Colts’ Firing of Chris Ballard Can Be Traced Back to One Lingering Problem SI Feed
  18. Why Colts fired Chris Ballard: Seven moves that contributed to GM's downfall CBS Sports Headlines
  19. Colts Reportedly Reach Out to Peyton Manning About GM Opening SI Feed
  20. Colts FIRE GM Chris Ballard After 2–4 Start & Lackluster Post-Andrew Luck Era SI Feed
  21. Albert Breer on Colts Firing GM Chris Ballard, Jalen Hurts Is Out and J.J. McCarthy’s Debut in NY SI Feed
  22. 5 GM Candidates the Colts Must Target After Firing Chris Ballard SI Feed
  23. Chris Ballard’s Firing Marks Carlie Irsay-Gordon’s First Real Chance to Reshape the Colts SI Feed
  24. The Colts Were Right to Fire Chris Ballard SI Feed
  25. Peyton Manning Eyed by Colts for GM Job After Chris Ballard Fired, Dan Patrick Reveals in New Video feeds.bleacherreport.com
  26. Colts fire GM Chris Ballard as pressure mounts on Shane Steichen, staff after back-to-back losses CBS Sports Headlines
  27. Colts fire GM Ballard after poor start to season SkySports
  28. Colts Fire GM Chris Ballard After Loss to Titans, Top Replacements for Carlie Irsay-Gordon's Team feeds.bleacherreport.com
  29. Why Colts Should (Finally) Part Ways With GM Chris Ballard SI Feed

In this story

  • Chris Ballard
  • Carlie Irsay-Gordon
  • Jonathan Taylor
  • Shane Steichen
  • Peyton Manning
  • DeForest Buckner
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