The Indianapolis Colts have found a replacement for Ryan Grigson.
The Colts have named Chris Ballard their new general manager. Grigson was fired Jan. 21 after five seasons with the organization.
"Chris has a solid reputation throughout the National Football League as a heavyweight executive and our extensive discussions with him confirmed that reputation," Jim Irsay said in a statement. "He's a savvy, organized, and thorough talent evaluator, but beyond that, he's a terrific person our community will be proud of."
Ballard joined the Kansas City Chiefs as director of player personnel in 2013 and was later promoted to director of football operations.
The Colts, who will have more than $50 million in salary-cap space during free agency, are coming off back-to-back seasons in which they missed the playoffs with 8-8 records.
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