The Indianapolis Colts have had a roller-coaster season in 2025. A year that started on a historic high is sinking quickly. There’s plenty of blame to go around for yet another late-season collapse, but Indianapolis general manager Chris Ballard certainly deserves his share.
Ballard made a lot of big decisions this year that didn’t ultimately pan out — major free agent signings, key draft picks, and a blockbuster trade. However, Indianapolis is once again trending towards missing the playoffs.
As he continues to struggle in Year 9 with the Colts, it’s fair to wonder whether we’re approaching the end of the Ballard era in Indianapolis.