The Indianapolis Colts decided to fire Chris Ballard as general manager not long after the 26-20 Week 6 loss to the Tennessee Titans. With the franchise going in a new direction with the front office, head coach Shane Steichen shared his thoughts on the situation.
Steichen informed media members that he has the utmost respect for Ballard, according to James Boyd of The Athletic. The 41-year-old gave Ballard credit for all of his hard work and claimed that he doesn't believe all of the blame falls on the former GM for the club's lack of success.
Article Continues Below#Colts HC Shane Steichen on GM Chris Ballard:
“He worked tirelessly for this organization, this city. And it’s the shitty part of the business. I don’t think it completely falls on Chris. I’m the head football coach. It takes all of us. Coaches, scouts, everybody. …” pic.twitter.com/IVAdDGWnXi
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) October 19, 2026
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