Colts relieve GM Chris Ballard; coach Shane Steichen says he’s focused on prepping team for Week 7 at Vikings

The Colts announced on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, that they had relieved general manager Chris Ballard of his duties. Head coach Shane Steichen met with media that afternoon and said his focus remains preparing the team for the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium and that he provided an injury update on cornerback Sauce Gardner (Colts.com).

Steichen told players the team is '2-4,' said 'we've dug ourselves in a hole' and that they 'got to dig ourselves out together,' and he emphasized the season goals haven't changed. The team relieved Ballard 'that morning' after a 26-20 loss to the Tennessee Titans dropped the Colts to 2-4, per the Colts' release.

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