The Indianapolis Colts fire general manager Chris Ballard, and multiple outlets report the team’s early efforts focus on quarterback-turned-analyst Peyton Manning. Breitbart and the New York Post both describe Manning as the Colts’ “first call” after the decision, framing it as the most likely target for the next top front-office role.
Yahoo Sports, citing comments from radio host Dan Patrick, adds more detail to the speculation. Patrick says a source indicates the Colts are reaching out to Manning about the general manager position, and he also references the possibility of Manning receiving an ownership stake. Across reports, the common thread is that Manning is being approached shortly after Ballard’s dismissal, but the outlets differ in how much they emphasize the scope of any potential deal, including ownership involvement.
