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Colts’ 7-1 Surge Puts New Principal Owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon’s Sideline Approach in Spotlight

A long-planned succession put a veteran team insider in charge, with a headset routine meant to study game-day operations.

Overview

  • Indianapolis improved to 7-1 with a 38-14 win over the Titans, holding the NFL’s best record and a 2.5-game lead in the AFC South.
  • After Jim Irsay’s death earlier this year, the Colts named Carlie Irsay-Gordon principal owner and CEO, with sisters Kalen Jackson and Casey Foyt in executive roles.
  • Irsay-Gordon wears a headset and takes notes on the sideline to learn communication and decision flows, saying the approach helps identify fixes and avoid expensive mistakes.
  • Former MVP Cam Newton applauded her visible leadership as contributing to wins, while ex-Raiders executive Amy Trask pointed to years of preparation and a deliberate family plan.
  • Commentary includes skepticism that the practice could feel like micromanagement, even as Shane Steichen’s decisions, including starting Daniel Jones over Anthony Richardson, have coincided with the hot start.