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Peyton Manning not expected to pursue Colts general manager job
The Indianapolis Colts have a vacant general manager job after firing Chris Ballard last Monday.
Peyton Manning, the Hall of Fame quarterback who played for the Colts, was mentioned as a possible successor.
The team has not approached Manning, and he is not expected to want the role.
His work with Omaha Productions and the ManningCast, along with family and other commitments, means he is not looking to take on the daily demands of running an NFL team.
The Colts struggled under Ballard, making two playoff appearances and winning one playoff game during his tenure.
Indianapolis is 2-4 this season, and the team plans a thorough search for its next GM.
Manning could consider NFL opportunities in the future, but no talks with the Colts are under way.
Peyton Manning is not expected to be a candidate for the Indianapolis Colts’ vacant general manager job, according to ESPN sources.
The Colts have not approached Manning, and sources say he would not be expected to be interested.
Manning has several business and media commitments, and the role requires day-to-day attention.
The vacancy followed the firing of general manager Chris Ballard after more than nine seasons with the team.
Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon said the team planned a thorough search for its next general manager.
- Who
- Peyton Manning is not expected to pursue the Indianapolis Colts general manager job.
- What
- The Colts are searching for a new general manager. They have not approached Manning.
- When
- The reports were published October 25, 2026. Chris Ballard was fired the previous Monday.
- Where
- Indianapolis, Indiana, where the Colts are based.
- Why
- Sources say Manning is not expected to be interested, given his existing commitments and the day-to-day demands of the job.
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Manning publicly said that running an NFL franchise was not on his radar at that time.
The Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard, ending his run of more than nine seasons in the role.
ESPN reported that Manning was not expected to be a candidate and that the Colts had not approached him.
- Team
- Indianapolis Colts
- Vacant role
- General manager
- Former general manager
- Chris Ballard
- Ballard's tenure
- More than nine seasons
- Manning's company
- Omaha Productions
- Report date
- October 25, 2026
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What people are saying
a thorough search
take the time necessary to identify the right leader for the future of this organization