Overview
- The Colts lost 26-20 to the previously winless Tennessee Titans on Sunday, dropping the team to 2-4 and renewing scrutiny of the franchise’s direction.
- Daniel Jones completed 22 of 42 passes for 269 yards with one touchdown, two interceptions and absorbed six sacks in the loss, a performance that intensified calls to bench him.
- Indianapolis confirmed on Monday that general manager Chris Ballard was relieved of his duties, a front-office change tied in reports to dissatisfaction with roster and contract decisions.
- Coach Shane Steichen announced he will keep Jones as the starter for the next game at Minnesota, and Anthony Richardson remains unused on the bench despite growing public and media pressure to play him.
- The situation is rooted in this season’s results and past choices: Jones received a two-year, $88 million deal after an Achilles injury, Richardson was the No. 4 pick in 2023 with limited starts, and the team now faces clear short-term stakes for coaching and evaluation decisions.