Fallout From Chris Ballard’s Firing: Steichen, Jones, Trade Possibilities

Indianapolis Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon fired general manager Chris Ballard following a 26-20 loss to the Tennessee Titans that dropped the team to 2-4. Assistant GM Ed Dodds is serving as interim personnel head, while head coach Shane Steichen's job remains under scrutiny. Despite Steichen's 27-30 record, league insiders expect him to draw head coaching interest elsewhere if he departs.

Quarterback Daniel Jones is struggling with career-worst marks, but the Colts have no immediate plans to bench him for Anthony Richardson or Riley Leonard. Ahead of the November 10 trade deadline, speculative trade candidates reportedly include DeForest Buckner, Jonathan Taylor, Sauce Gardner, and Alec Pierce as the franchise evaluates its future.