This morning the team has announced that Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has been hospitalized with a severe respiratory illness and is receiving excellent care:
The #Colts release a statement saying owner Jim Irsay is being treated for a severe respiratory illness. ... They say he's receiving excellent care.
"We’ll have no additional information at this time and we ask that you respect the privacy of Jim and his family as he recovers.”— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 9, 2024The Irsay family is, quite understandably, asking for privacy during this difficult time and by releasing a statement they have done their part to head off any rumors that were sure to crop up otherwise.