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Shane Steichen on Chris Ballard's firing: "I don't think it falls completely on Chris"

Indianapolis Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon made a high-stakes decision Monday by dismissing general manager Chris Ballard following a dismal 2-4 start to the season, including a humiliating home loss to the Titans—a team that entered the game winless. The move comes just months after Irsay-Gordon placed both Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen on notice in January, signaling broader dissatisfaction with the franchise’s direction.

Steichen, who remains in his role for now, acknowledged the difficulty of the situation, framing the firing as a shared responsibility rather than solely Ballard’s fault. With no clear interim coaching candidate available and the team’s playoff hopes fading, Steichen’s job security is far from guaranteed, even if the lack of a replacement has delayed his own potential exit for the time being.

The Colts’ struggles have left the front office with few options, and further personnel changes appear likely if the team fails to improve its record significantly.

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