NFL News 10/20/2026: Hurts IR, Ballard Fired & 49ers 6-0

Pick Six: Jalen Hurts could be done for the year, plus Colts fire GM Chris Ballard and Commanders-49ers picks

Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Oct. 19

Colts fire GM Chris Ballard; Hurts placed on season-ending IR as Week 7 looms

Thursday Night Football will pit Bears rookie Caleb Williams against Patriots QB Drake Maye in a matchup billed as a look at the league’s future, while Bengals at Ravens and Chiefs at Seahawks headline the weekend — the latter on Sunday night, according to ESPN. Monday’s biggest news included Eagles QB Jalen Hurts being placed […]

NFL News 10/20/2026: Hurts IR, Ballard Fired & 49ers 6-0

Jalen Hurts faces a season-ending absence, the Colts fire Chris Ballard, the Rams lose key players, and San Francisco finishes Week 6 undefeated. Source

Hurts Likely Out For Season, Colts GM Ballard Fired: Are Fire Sales Coming?

Gregg Rosenthal and Charles McDonald of The Athletic Live react to the Jalen Hurts endings up on IR due to blood clots and the Colts firing GM Chris Ballard. 00:00 START 02:00 Hurts’ timeline 05:00 What’s next for the Eagles and Hurts? 19:00 Shane Steichen’s connection 21:30 Chris Ballard fired 27:00 What’s next for the Colts? Watch live local and primetime games, NFL RedZone, and NFL Network on Plus.NFL.com Check out our other channels: NFL Tue…