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Colts’ Sister-Led Era Shows Its Hand in Berlin After Big Sauce Gardner Trade

Carlie Irsay-Gordon’s headset-on stewardship signals tighter accountability with an aggressive push to contend.

Overview

  • Following Jim Irsay’s death in May, Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Casey Foyt and Kalen Jackson took over the franchise, continuing the Irsay family’s control into a third generation.
  • Carlie monitors coaches’ communications from the sideline with a headset and attends football meetings to understand decisions and assign accountability.
  • Indianapolis acquired All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner from the Jets at a high cost, surrendering two future first-round picks and assuming his guaranteed contract.
  • The Colts are 7–2 for their best start since 2009, underscoring a present-focused approach to bolster a rising contender.
  • Indianapolis plays the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at Berlin’s Olympiastadion in the NFL’s first regular-season game held in Germany’s capital.