INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 24: Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay and general manager Chris Ballard watch pregame warmups before a preseason game against the Chicago Bears at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 24, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
Colts owner Jim Irsay says he plans to extend GM Chris Ballard.
The Indianapolis Colts have beaten the odds and managed to stay relevant despite Andrew Luck retiring what felt like moments before the 2019 season. They’ve rebounded to make the playoffs as a Wild Card team with an 11-5 record, with only a tie-breaker keeping them from being AFC South champs.