Colts President Carlie Irsay-Gordon Rejects Netflix Proposal to Produce a Television Series – The Show Would Revisit Stories the Colts Don’t Wish to Relive: “Some Chapters of the Past Deserve to Be Respected in Silence”

Indianapolis, Indiana – November 12, 2025

A story making waves across both the sports and entertainment industries this week reveals that Indianapolis Colts President and CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon has rejected Netflix’s proposal to produce a television drama series centered on the legendary — and controversial — history of the Baltimore Colts’ midnight move to Indianapolis in 1984.

According to an exclusive report from The Hollywood Reporter, Netflix had pitched a detailed concept for a serialized drama that would depict the emotional and political turmoil surrounding the Colts’ departure from Baltimore — one of the most polarizing events in NFL history. The project aimed to blend historical storytelling with behind-the-scenes dramatization, featuring perspectives from players, staff, and fans who lived through that infamous night. But Irsay-Gordon reportedly declined the offer immediately, stating that it was “a story the organization has no desire to revisit.”

During a brief media appearance at Lucas Oil Stadium, Carlie Irsay-Gordon addressed the decision with calm conviction:
“Some chapters of the past deserve to be respected in silence. Both Indianapolis and Baltimore have written their own stories. I believe the best way to honor history is by moving forward, not by reopening old wounds.”

Netflix’s proposed series was said to follow the tone of The Crown mixed with The Last Dance, portraying the cultural and emotional tension of the 1980s while exploring the family dynamics behind one of the NFL’s most shocking relocations. However, sources close to the Colts organization said the team expressed deep concern about how the project might portray the Irsay family and the decision-making process of the era — describing it as “too sensitive to dramatize.”

Interestingly, officials in Baltimore were also reportedly unenthusiastic about the idea, noting that many residents still view the Colts’ sudden move as “a wound that never truly healed,” even though the city has since embraced the success and identity of its new franchise, the Baltimore Ravens.

A Colts insider added, “Carlie doesn’t want the past to be turned into entertainment. She believes the story of the Colts isn’t just about where the team came from, but about the millions of fans who have helped build what it is today.”

With Carlie Irsay-Gordon’s firm refusal, Netflix’s proposed series appears to be officially shelved. Yet for NFL historians and longtime fans, the saga of the Baltimore Colts remains one of the league’s most unforgettable tales — not just of loss and controversy, but of rebirth, legacy, and the enduring bond between a team and its cities.