Colts GM Chris Ballard Sees Yet Another Decision Fail

The Indianapolis Colts are dealing with pressure in 2026 as head coach Shane Steichen and general manager Chris Ballard face uncertain futures, with the team missing the playoffs in three straight seasons together. After an early 2–3 start, injuries have compounded problems, including top receiver Alec Pierce, who has appeared in only two games and is on injured reserve. Ballard recently added veteran Darius Slayton, but the move ended quickly: Slayton never played a snap for his second NFL team and was released Friday morning after a knee injury kept him out. The article notes Colts receiving production through five games, with Tyler Warren (30 catches) leading, followed by Josh Downs (20) and Keenan Allen (18), as Jonathan Taylor may need to contribute more.