INDIANAPOLIS – Confidence remains high. Carlie Irsay-Gordon made that clear Sunday night when she announced the Indianapolis Colts would move forward under the direction of general manager Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen. And Ballard reinforced that conviction during Thursday’s postscript following an 8-9 record and fifth consecutive season without a playoff appearance. … [Read more...] about Colts’ Chris Ballard: Daniel Jones has ‘really bright future in Indianapolis’
Pacers beat Hornets 114-112 to end 13-game skid and give Rick Carlisle his 1,000th win
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored 30 points, grabbed 14 rebounds and made a driving layup with 11.5 seconds left to lift Indiana to a 114-112 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night that snapped the Pacers' 13-game skid and finally gave coach Rick Carlisle his 1,000th career win. Carlisle had been stuck [...] … [Read more...] about Pacers beat Hornets 114-112 to end 13-game skid and give Rick Carlisle his 1,000th win
Colts Blue Zone Podcast 455: Ballard on Daniel Jones, Team's Trajectory
In this episode of the Colts Blue Zone Podcast, Mike Chappell and Matt Adams discuss their takeaways from GM Chris Ballard's season-ending news conference. Topics include Daniel Jones' impending return, Alec Pierce's contract, the Sauce Gardner trade, DeForest Buckner's future and more. Find the Colts Blue Zone Podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. … [Read more...] about Colts Blue Zone Podcast 455: Ballard on Daniel Jones, Team's Trajectory
Colts GM Chris Ballard talks Daniel Jones, Philip Rivers and late-season fade
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Colts expect to roll with Daniel Jones at quarterback going forward. That was one of the main takeaways of general manager Chris Ballard’s season-ending news conference. Ballard addressed reporters for about 45 minutes on Thursday, covering everything from Jones’ future to the team’s late-season fade and the impact of bringing Philip [...] … [Read more...] about Colts GM Chris Ballard talks Daniel Jones, Philip Rivers and late-season fade
Colts’ DeForest Buckner: ’Next season, I will be complete’
INDIANAPOLIS – DeForest Buckner offered an indication he’ll return for 2026 despite a season-ending neck injury that had him considering retirement. On an Instagram post on Wednesday, the Indianapolis Colts’ defensive mainstay concluded by writing: “Next season, I will be complete.’’ That certainly can be seen as Buckner’s decision to return for ’26. That would [...] … [Read more...] about Colts’ DeForest Buckner: ’Next season, I will be complete’