Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard's job reportedly appears more likely than not to be safe, although that's not confirmed as the regular season nears its end.

That's not the kind of history any team hopes to make, and it underscores what a disaster the second half of the season has been for Indianapolis. They began the season as the NFL's best story, with Daniel Jones getting a redemption arc with a fresh start in Indy, leading an offense that was the best in the league.

Here is what two NFL insiders are hearing about Chris Ballard's future job status with the Indianapolis Colts.

Despite suffering a season-ending torn Achilles, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones reportedly is expected to stay put this offseason.

Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. says he took finishing the 2025 season on injured reserve in stride and will enter 2026 optimistic about his future in the NFL.

UPDATE: The Colts have been eliminated from the playoffs with Houston's 20-16 victory over the Chargers on Saturday night. PREVIOUS: The first step in the Colts making the playoffs is simple: The Los Angeles Chargers must beat the Houston Texans in a 4:30 p.m. game Saturday.

Two starting corners, Jones and Gardner, missed practice. If both are out, the Colts will likely start Cameron Mitchell on the outside. Mitchell played 65% of the team's snaps last week. Tucker didn't play against the Jaguars last weekend. With the Colts' offensive line already thin, it wouldn't be good to lose another depth piece.