Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon retains GM Chris Ballard, claims 'urgency' is paramount

The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and his editor, Jim Ayello, react to Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon's decision to retain general manager Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen. Irsay-Gordon claimed that the "sense of urgency for them to deliver and perform has never been higher." But after an 8-9 finish in 2025 and missing the playoffs for a fifth-straight season, how much higher can the urgency get? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.