Chris Ballard, Indianapolis Colts and Shane Steichen

Why did the Colts retain Chris Ballard as general manager?
The Indianapolis Colts are retaining general manager Chris Ballard for the 2025 NFL season, so I’m sure the question on the mind of just about everyone is, why? By now, we are all quite familiar with Ballard’s track record at the helm of this team, so I will bypass that information and dive into what my best guess is as to why Ballard is returning.
Colts owner announces decision on HC Shane Steichen, GM Chris Ballard
Despite recent speculation that Colts general manager Chris Ballard‘s job could be in danger, team owner Jim Irsay has released a statement on X announcing that Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen will be returning to lead the team in 2025.
Colts' Jim Irsay declares Shane Steichen, Chris Ballard will return as team's head coach, GM for 2025 season
The Indianapolis Colts finished their 2024 NFL season on Sunday, and team owner Jim Irsay is already looking ahead to 2025, indicating in a statement that head coach Shane Steichen and general manager Chris Ballard will return despite increased speculation of potentially sweeping changes in the organization.
Eight years in, Chris Ballard still hasn't realized the vision he laid out for Colts
Colts owner Jim Irsay is sticking with general manager Chris Ballard, even though Ballard hasn't been able to meet his own goals for the franchise.
Colts owner Jim Irsay: 'I believe in Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen'
Colts owner Jim Irsay released a statement through X Sunday night that general manager Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen will be back next season
Colts sticking with coach Shane Steichen, GM Chris Ballard
The Indianapolis Colts don't plan to move on from Shane Steichen at coach and Chris Ballard at general manager, team owner Jim Irsay said in a statement on Sunday. Irsay laid out Indianapolis' future plans following a 26-23 overtime victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Can Colts GM Chris Ballard Redeem Himself…Sort of?
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard Chris Ballard is sticking around. The Indianapolis Colts general manager was expected to be fired, but that wasn’t the case.
Pat McAfee on why he disagrees with Indianapolis Colts keeping general manager, coach
Here's what former Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee senses for 2025 in the wake of the general manager and coach staying.
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