Colts fire GM Chris Ballard after home loss to Titans, cite 'necessary' change
The headline, as it mutated - 2 wordings
- 19 Oct, 13:43Colts fire GM Chris Ballard after home loss to Titans, cite 'necessary' change1 outlet
- 19 Oct, 14:58Colts Fire GM Chris Ballard Amid 1-5 Season Start1 outlet
- and 6 one-off wordings
After the peak, new reports halved every 10 hours so far - this story is still being covered, so the figure moves as reports arrive.
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Who published it, and when
How it spread - 13 original reports
Mon, 19 October 2026
9 reports- Google News - Top Stories13:43first to report
Colts fire GM Chris Ballard after home loss to Titans, cite 'necessary' change ESPN Could Peyton Manning be the next Colts GM? Yahoo Sports Dan Dakich shares his unfiltered reaction to Colts firing of GM Chris Ballard: 'This is seven years too late' Fox News Assistant GM Ed Dodds will run Colts personnel department for rest of the season NBC Sports Colts fire GM Chris Ballard after 2-4 start to 2026 season NFL.com
- Google News - Top Stories13:55
Colts fire GM Chris Ballard NBC Sports Colts fire GM Chris Ballard after home loss to Titans, cite 'necessary' change ESPN Dan Dakich shares his unfiltered reaction to Colts firing of GM Chris Ballard: 'This is seven years too late' Fox News Colts fire Chris Ballard, ending his 10-year tenure as general manager The New York Times Ed Dodds will lead Colts personnel department; here's what it means for Shane Steichen, rebuild IndyStar
- hankfm.com14:00
After 10 years of poor performance, including just 1 playoff win and no division titles, Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon fired GM Chris Ballard mid-season.
- iheart.com14:58
Ballard's decade-long tenure saw only two playoff appearances, with no division titles.
- iheart.com14:58
Ballard's decade-long tenure saw only two playoff appearances, with no division titles.
- iheart.com14:58
Ballard's decade-long tenure saw only two playoff appearances, with no division titles.
- iheart.com14:58
Ballard's decade-long tenure saw only two playoff appearances, with no division titles.
- Google News - Top Stories19:26
Dan Patrick: Colts will explore hiring Peyton Manning as G.M. NBC Sports What does firing GM Ballard mean for Colts coach Steichen? ESPN Why Colts fired Chris Ballard: Seven moves that contributed to GM's downfall CBS Sports Source: Carlie Irsay-Gordon hasn’t reached out to Peyton Manning Fox 59 The Colts waited a decade for Chris Ballard to fulfill his early promise. He never did The New York Times
- Google News - Top Stories19:32
Colts fire GM Chris Ballard after loss to Titans NBC Sports Colts fire GM Chris Ballard after home loss to Titans, cite 'necessary' change ESPN Shane Steichen on Chris Ballard’s firing: “I don’t think it falls completely on Chris” NBC Sports Why Colts fired Chris Ballard: Seven moves that contributed to GM's downfall CBS Sports Report: Colts Calling Peyton Manning About Open GM Role Yahoo Sports
Tue, 20 October 2026
3 reports- Google News - Top Stories14:32
Why the Colts GM search could get interesting, and names to watch The New York Times What does firing GM Ballard mean for Colts coach Steichen? ESPN Sometimes A Team Just Wants To Hire A Famous Guy Defector With GM fired, flailing Colts need to trade Jonathan Taylor | Opinion USA Today After GM Chris Ballard relieved of duties, Colts head coach Shane Steichen focused on prepping team for Week 7 game vs. Vikings Colts.com
- Google News - Top Stories17:29
Peyton Manning linked to surprising Colts return after major front-office shakeup Cleveland.com What does firing GM Ballard mean for Colts coach Steichen? ESPN ‘Why Would He Want That Job?’ ‘He Should Stay Far Away’ — NFL Fans Question Why Peyton Manning Would Join Colts’ Leadership Yahoo Sports With GM fired, flailing Colts need to trade Jonathan Taylor | Opinion USA Today After GM Chris Ballard relieved of duties, Colts head coach Shane Steichen focused on prepping team for Week 7 game vs....
- Google News - Top Stories23:28
Fallout From Chris Ballard’s Firing: Steichen, Jones, Trade Possibilities ProFootballRumors.com What does firing GM Ballard mean for Colts coach Steichen? ESPN ‘I Don’t Know That He Could Be Great There,’ ‘Ceiling’s Low’ — Denver Columnist Identifies One Major Roadblock to Peyton Manning Becoming Colts GM Yahoo Sports Should Carlie Irsay-Gordon’s rebuild of Colts include trades before Nov. 10 deadline? Fox 59 1 playoff win, 10 seasons, and 100 reasons why the Colts had to fire Chris Ballard...
Thu, 22 October 2026
1 report- wibc.com18:28
FOX59's Chris Hagen breaks down the Colts' loss to the Titans, Chris Ballard's firing and why Buckner, Taylor or Nelson could be traded.