Derek Schultz: Grabbing the wheel
For a team that canned its head coach in the middle of the season and benched three different quarterbacks four different times, many have been asking what fate awaits General Manager Chris Ballard.
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Ballard says he’ll be patient in finding right coach for Colts
Two days after the Colts completed a 4-12-1 season, General Manager Chris Ballard told reporters he would not rush to hire a new coach and could wait until after the Super Bowl if it meant getting the right candidate.
Poor results send Colts into another offseason of uncertainty
One day after finishing a dismal 4-12-1 season with another last-minute collapse, the Colts began trying to determine what went wrong, what must change and who returns.
Irsay donates $1M to Indianapolis Zoo for welcome center
To be named the Indianapolis Colts Welcome Center Plaza, the area will include a visitors center housing ticketing functions, restrooms, stroller rental and other amenities for guests.
Number of women working in the NFL steadily rising
The overall percentage of women in the NFL’s league office is at an all-time high of 41.3% in 2022, with 319 females holding various positions.
Analysis: Jeff Saturday’s hiring ripples across stunned NFL
Cutting to the head of the NFL coaching line without any college or pro coaching experience put Jeff Saturday in the crosshairs of criticism and dismay across the league.
NFL Players Association calls on 6 venues, including Indy’s, to change playing surfaces
The association said the turf at Lucas Oil Stadium and five other venues results in “statistically higher in-game injury rates” involving non-contact and lower-extremity injuries. The NFL disputed the NFLPA’s conclusions.
ANALYSIS: Jim Irsay has unleashed mayhem, misery in Indianapolis
Irsay’s antics suggest an owner hellbent on tanking for the highest possible draft pick next spring, and landing as many verbal haymakers as possible to the coaching and analytics community in the process.
Colts’ hiring of Saturday chided on diversity, fairness grounds
Critics immediately went after Irsay for hiring an inexperienced former player. The hiring also didn’t sit well with the Fritz Pollard Alliance, which fights for equity and inclusion in pro football.
Colts turn to Jeff Saturday after Irsay saw ‘things go from bad to worse’
Saturday’s only coaching experience was a four-year stint as head coach at a Georgia high school. He’s served most recently as a team consultant and ESPN commentator.
UPDATE: Frank Reich fired by Colts; Jeff Saturday named interim coach
The ouster, during the coach’s fifth year with the team, comes after the Colts got off to a disappointing 3-5-1 start to the season.
Reich fires offensive coordinator as Colts keep sputtering
Indianapolis’ offense is ranked No. 18 in total yards and has struggled to run the ball most of the season.
Jim Irsay on mission to spread mental health awareness
The Indianapolis Colts owner, who has publicly battled alcoholism and addiction, has made it a personal mission to help people by breaking down barriers surrounding mental health.
Colts owner Irsay says there’s ‘merit to remove’ Snyder
The Washington Commanders released a statement saying the Snyders will not sell the team. The statement called Jim Irsay’s comments “highly inappropriate.”
NFL ends Pro Bowl in favor of skills competitions, flag game instead
Former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning and his Omaha Productions company will help shape programming for “The Pro Bowl Games” and promote the event’s content.
Colts sign guard Nelson to four-year contract, reportedly for record $20M per year
Quenton Nelson was a first-team All-Pro each of his first three seasons and received second-team honors last season when he missed four games with injuries.
Ryan begins new chapter as Colts continue revolving QB story
For the Colts, it’s the same old story. Another new season, another new quarterback. But they’re hoping Ryan is the guy to end their quarterback carrousel by playing at a championship level.
Mike Lopresti: Can Colts start on winning note?
It should be noted that one week in September can’t define a team (although 14 of the past 18 Super Bowl champions started 1-0, including the 2006 Colts).
Kenny Aronoff to anchor Jim Irsay’s all-star band at stadium
Music fans have the rare chance to catch John Mellencamp, Buddy Guy, John Hiatt and Ann Wilson perform for free in Indianapolis.
Mark Montieth: Ray Donaldson’s career at center was notable
He played 17 seasons, starting with the Baltimore Colts in 1980 and ending with the Dallas Cowboys in 1996.