Stephen A. Smith criticizes Colts owner Carlie Irsay‑Gordon on ESPN over sideline role
On Nov. 4, 2026, Stephen A. Smith told ESPN’s First Take that Colts owner Carlie Irsay‑Gordon has been "parading up and down the sidelines" and questioned her approach if she does not plan to change the team’s product, Pro Football Network reported.
Stephen A. Smith criticized Indianapolis Colts owner Carlie Irsay‑Gordon during a Nov. 4, 2026 segment on ESPN’s First Take, saying she has been "parading up and down the sidelines" and arguing the coach should be removed if the owner intends to signal a different direction, Pro Football Network reported. PFN’s story added context about recent moves in Indianapolis: Irsay‑Gordon fired general manager Chris Ballard on Oct. 19, 2026 after a 2‑4 start and assistant general manager Ed Dodds took over oversight of the personnel department; the report also noted the Colts traded veterans DeForest Buckner and Quenton Nelson the week before a 42‑7 loss to Jacksonville, PFN said.
Report a correction · Editorial standards · Our source directory
BusinessIndy examines this development and its implications for Indiana businesses and communities using the linked sources.
UNVERIFIED REPORT: BusinessIndy has not independently fact-checked this story. It is based on the linked source or submitted lead and may contain errors or change.
Sources
Linked source published November 4, 2026 at 2:05 PM EST. Published without independent factual verification. The linked source and public disclaimer identify that limitation. Prepared with AI assistance; source-dependent claims remain attributed in the article.
Related coverage
- Fans criticize Jonathan Taylor after RB pushes back on Colts 'rebuild' and trade talk
- Brandon Jones rallies to fourth as Toyota places five GR Supras in top-12 at Martinsville
- Chuck Pagano offers candid reaction after Colts trade Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner
Reader discussion
Join the discussion. Every comment is checked before publication. Community rules and appeals