Colts fire GM Chris Ballard as Jonathan Taylor trade rumors surface before deadline The Indianapolis Colts have fired general manager Chris Ballard, and running back Jonathan Taylor is drawing interest from multiple teams ahead of the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline. The Indianapolis Colts have fired general manager Chris Ballard, the team announced, creating uncertainty as the NFL trade deadline approaches. The move comes with the Nov. 10 deadline less than two weeks away. Chris Ballard Fired as Colts GMBallard, who took over as Colts GM in 2017, did not experience much success after the retirement of franchise quarterback Andrew Luck in 2019. In the years since, Indianapolis has reached the postseason just once and has finished only two seasons with a winning record. Colts co-owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement addressing the decision. She said she is grateful to Chris for his years of service to the Colts and for everything he poured into the organization.She added that he cared deeply about the team and community, and wished him and his family all the best. Irsay-Gordon said the sense of urgency has never been higher, as she stated at the start of the season. She explained that the standard is to compete for championships, and a change in leadership is necessary to meet that standard.She called making the change during the season a deliberate decision, saying waiting would only delay important work that needs to begin now. The team will conduct a thorough search for its next general manager and take the time necessary to identify the right leader for the future of the organization, according to Irsay-Gordon. The firing introduces a new level of uncertainty for the franchise.Jonathan Taylor Trade Rumors SurfaceMeanwhile, Colts running back Jonathan Taylor might find himself in a new uniform come this year's trade deadline, and a few teams are already showing interest. ESPN reported Thursday that Taylor, 27, is having another stellar season for Indianapolis. Taylor has racked up 492 rushing yards with seven touchdowns in six games this season.He admitted, however, that he has not given a potential trade any thought, adding that he is focused on the Colts game against the Vikings on Sunday. Taylor told reporters he has not given any thought to his future. He said that would be crazy right now, especially because the team has a great Minnesota Vikings team to go against.Taylor Remains Focused on FootballHe added that he thinks it would be a discredit and a disservice to his teammates and the whole organization to think about what could, what should, or what may be. Taylor was drafted by the Colts in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft and has established himself as one of the league's premier running backs. He has earned three Pro Bowl trips and was named All-Pro in 2021.The specific teams potentially interested in Taylor have not been named as the deadline nears. Taylor ran for a touchdown in the Colts Week 6 loss to the Titans on Oct. 18, 2026, in Indianapolis, running by Jeffery Simmons during the second half. With the trade deadline looming, the league's landscape is set to shift as teams jockey for position.NFL Trade Deadline Landscape ShiftsSome contenders look to plug gaps for a playoff run, while others are eyeing the future and ready to cash in their assets for draft capital. The recent firing of Ballard has introduced a new level of uncertainty, potentially opening the door for unexpected moves.Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Eagles face a pivotal decision regarding their star running back, Saquon Barkley, as they navigate cap constraints and a changing roster. As the clock ticks down to Nov. 10, expect a flurry of activity that could reshape the outcome of the 2026 season. Taylor's situation remains one to watch as the Colts adjust to new leadership.