# What's next for Colts, GM Chris Ballard ahead of pivotal offseason?

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Podcast: [The James Boyd Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-james-boyd-podcast-7076186)
Published: 2026-01-12T19:10:32+00:00
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## Resource

The Athletic's Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd and his editor, Jim Ayello, recap Colts GM Chris Ballard's end-of-season news conference. What's next for him and the franchise that's now missed the playoffs for a fifth-straight season? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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