The last time the eccentric Indianapolis Colts owner spoke to the local media about the state of his team was in July 2024. As had become a yearly routine, Irsay arrived at Colts training camp in a suit and sunglasses, oozing with reckless optimism, as he addressed reporters from his golf cart.

Longtime Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has died at 65, the team announced in a statement Wednesday. "We are devastated to announce our beloved Owner & CEO, Jim Irsay, passed away peacefully in his sleep this afternoon," Pete Ward, the team's chief operating officer, announced.

The NFL community was stunned Wednesday by the passing of Jim Irsay, who presided over the Colts as the team’s owner since 1997.

The NFL experienced an unfortunate loss on Wednesday with the death of Colts owner Jim Irsay. We'll be starting things off today by taking a look at Irsay's time in Indianapolis. As always, here's your daily reminder to tell all your friends to sign up for the newsletter.

After the news was reported that Colts owner Jim Irsay passed away at 65, the football world mourned his death.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, fellow owners and former players are remembering Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay for his commitment to his team and the game.

"My guess is this planning has been done long before now so that (the franchise) is not all passing at his death."

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay died peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday afternoon at the age of 65, the team announced.

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank has spoken about Colts owner Jim Irsay, who died in his sleep on Wednesday. In 2005, the Atlanta Falcons played the Indianapolis Colts in Tokyo, Japan, in a game known as the "American Bowl.