Indianapolis Colts (1998–2000) Director of pro scouting
Indianapolis Colts (2001–2003) Assistant director of football operations
Indianapolis Colts (2004) Assistant general manager/football operations
Indianapolis Colts (2005–2009) Vice president of football operations
Indianapolis Colts (2009–2011) Vice president and general manager
Atlanta Falcons (2012) Executive scout
Jacksonville Jaguars (2013–2019) Director of pro personnel
Washington Football Team / Commanders (2021–2023) Director of pro personnel
Cleveland Browns (2024–present) Advisor to the general manager
Career highlights and awards
Super Bowl champion (XLI)
Executive profile at PFR
Chris Polian is an American football executive who is an advisor for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served over ten years as a scout and executive with the Indianapolis Colts, including as their general manager, and has also worked for the Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Falcons, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Washington Football Team / Commanders. He is the son of former NFL general manager and Pro Football Hall of Famer Bill Polian and brother of college coach Brian Polian.
ChrisPolian is an American football executive who is an advisor for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served over...
William Patrick Polian Jr. (born December 8, 1942) is an American football executive. He rose to league prominence as the General Manager of the Buffalo...
dynasty. Bill Polian (born 1942), American football executive ChrisPolian (fl. 2013), son of Bill; American football executive Brian Polian (born 1974)...
Jim Irsay fired team Vice Chairman Bill Polian and his son, team Vice President and general manager ChrisPolian. Irsay stated that the fate of head coach...
Senior executive advisor to the GM – Jimmy Raye III Advisor to the GM – ChrisPolian Director of football operations – Tyler Hamblin Director of football...
Brian Stewart Polian (born December 22, 1974) is an American college football coach and former player. He is the Athletic Director at John Carroll University...
American gymnastics team to win Olympic gold. Brian Polian – college football coach ChrisPolian – American football scout and executive Chuck Priefer...
playing for the Blue Streaks football team he was also teammates with ChrisPolian and Greg Roman. The 1995 squad also included Josh McDaniels, Nick Caserio...
Raiders, former head coach of the Denver Broncos Brian Polian – college football coach ChrisPolian – American football scout and executive, NFL Chuck Priefer...
dismissed vice-chairman Bill Polian, who in his previous capacity as general manager drafted Manning, general manager ChrisPolian, and head coach Jim Caldwell...
as well as all non-network preseason games, with the broadcast team of Chris Rose (play-by-play), former Browns left tackle Joe Thomas (analyst), and...
(21 °C) Game attendance: 64,653 Referee: Carl Cheffers TV announcers (Fox): Chris Myers, Mark Schlereth and Kristina Pink Recap, Game Book Week 9: Washington...
Indianapolis Colts' owner Jim Irsay fired general manager ChrisPolian and vice chairman Bill Polian. On January 17, 2012, new general manager Ryan Grigson...
1-yard and a 19-yard touchdown pass. The Titans responded with running back Chris Johnson getting a 1-yard touchdown run. Tennessee began to cut away at their...
(23 °C) Game attendance: 58,192 Referee: Tra Blake TV announcers (Fox): Chris Myers, Robert Smith and Jen Hale Recap, Game Book In their first ever game...
sunny Game attendance: 64,431 Referee: Gene Steratore TV announcers (Fox): Chris Myers, Daryl Johnston and Laura Okmin Recap, Gamebook Week Fifteen: Houston...
named Chris Ault Field in 2013 in appreciation for his numerous accomplishments. Texas A&M special teams coordinator and tight ends coach Brian Polian was...
Bill Polian Director of football operations – Dom Anile Director of pro player personnel – Clyde Powers Director of pro scouting – ChrisPolian Graphic...
Patriots in Week 9 in a heavily hyped game, dubbed "Super Bowl XLI½" by Chris Berman. Colt kicker and former Patriot Adam Vinatieri gave the Colts an...
Bironas nailed a 48-yard field goal, White got another 1-yard TD run, and RB Chris Johnson got a 16-yard TD run. The Colts tried to rally as Manning got a...
2001 Indianapolis Colts season Owner Jim Irsay General manager Bill Polian Head coach Jim Mora Home field RCA Dome Results Record 6–10 Division place 4th...
Chairman Bill Polian (who had been the team's general manager since 1998) and his son, team vice-president and general manager ChrisPolian. Nine days later...
(19 °C) Game attendance: 68,434 Referee: Tony Corrente TV announcers (Fox): Chris Myers, Daryl Johnston and Jen Hale Recap, Game Book Buffalo got out to a...
1999 Indianapolis Colts season Owner Jim Irsay General manager Bill Polian Head coach Jim Mora Home field RCA Dome Results Record 13–3 Division place 1st...
showers Game attendance: 83,559 Referee: Ed Hochuli TV announcers (Fox): Chris Myers, Tim Ryan and Jennifer Hale Recap, Game Book Week Ten: Jacksonville...
Jacksonville". October 19, 2018. Retrieved October 22, 2018. Wesseling, Chris (March 28, 2018). "Cody Kessler traded to Jacksonville Jaguars by Browns"...
Denver Broncos. Irsay fired team president Bill Polian and his son ChrisPolian, ending Bill Polian's 14-year stint with the organization. Head coach...
rain Game attendance: 60,733 Referee: Ron Torbert TV announcers (Fox): Chris Myers, Ronde Barber and Jennifer Hale Recap, Game Book Week Two: Miami Dolphins...
2002 Indianapolis Colts season Owner Jim Irsay General manager Bill Polian Head coach Tony Dungy Home field RCA Dome Results Record 10–6 Division place...