‘It’s a Disaster’ — Former Colts QB Offers Harsh Reality Check to Owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon Over Sideline Presence
Indianapolis Colts co-owner and CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon stamped her authority on the team almost two weeks ago when she fired general manager Chris Ballard during his 10th season with the franchise. The Colts are still 2-5, and with DeForest Buckner and Quenton Nelson also traded, the team appears to be looking toward a full rebuild rather than trying to salvage the 2026 season.
On August 29, 2026, former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Sean Salisbury criticized the team's owner, Carlie Irsay-Gordon, for her sidelines presence during a podcast appearance on "Unpaved." Salisbury argued that an owner's role should not be on the sidelines during games, stating, "I told you when the season started that when an owner stands on the sideline taking notes, you're (expletive)."
He acknowledged Irsay-Gordon's right to be involved but emphasized that her presence on the sidelines could demoralize players, who do not appreciate feeling micromanaged. Despite Irsay-Gordon's recent firing of general manager Chris Ballard, the Colts remain 2-5, with key players DeForest Buckner and Quenton Nelson traded. The team appears set for a full rebuild, raising questions about Irsay-Gordon's direction of the franchise.
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