Report: Carlie Irsay-Gordon 'expected' to take over Colts from Jim Irsay

Carlie Irsay-Gordan is expected to take control of the Indianapolis Colts' football operations following the passing of Jim Irsay on Wednesday, according to Joel Erickson of the Indy Star.Irsay-Gordon will share ownership with her two sisters, Casey Foyt and Kalen Jackson.

But, as Erickson wrote, Irsay-Gordon will primarily take charge of the football side of the operations.Irsay-Gordon was named the team vice president in 2008 and has been heavily involved in the Colts' football operations.

Erickson noted that Irsay-Gordon has worked closely with general managers Ryan Grigson and Chris Ballard, along with members of the coaching staff.

You'll often see Irsay-Gordon wearing a headset during games so she can hear the coaching staff call the plays."(Carlie Irsay-Gordon) is involved in all aspects of the organization, with an emphasis on football operations and the team's digital, social media, content and production operations," says the team site.At this time, the team has not made a formal announcement about Irsay-Gordon and the Colts' ownership standing.This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Report: Carlie Irsay-Gordon 'expected' to take over Colts from Jim Irsay.

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