Overview
- Owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon kept GM Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen but warned that missing the postseason next year will not be tolerated.
- Ballard said he sees Daniel Jones as part of the Colts’ near- and long-term plans, expressing confidence in the QB’s recovery from an Achilles tear as free agency approaches.
- The GM outlined offseason priorities to add youth, speed and playmaking to the defensive front while improving overall depth, especially to better withstand injuries.
- Ballard acknowledged he tried to trade for a quarterback at the deadline, conceded his job is under scrutiny, and insisted he has not lost his confidence to lead.
- Indianapolis started 8-2 before seven straight losses to finish 8-9, with injuries to Jones, Anthony Richardson, Sauce Gardner, DeForest Buckner and Charvarius Ward contributing to the slide.