“Jim’s dedication to and passion for the Indianapolis Colts in addition to his generosity, commitment to the community, and most importantly, his love for his family, were unsurpassed.” With a heavy heart, the Colts released a tribute to the love of the city, Jim Irsay. They revealed that the long-time owner of the team died “peacefully in sleep” at the age of 65.

Hearing this news, the entire sports world is shattered, as they are pouring their hearts out over the demise of a great and legendary soul. But amidst all these, many are also concerned about who will take up the ownership of the team, just like Jim Irsay did when he was 37. Well, the answer to this is, his oldest daughter.

Yes! With Jim Irsay gone, the future of the Colts now rests in the hands of his daughter, Carlie Irsay-Gordon. His oldest daughter is expected to take the lead, especially when it comes to football decisions. Her sisters, Casey Foyt and Kalen Jackson, will share ownership, too (they were formally given the titles of vice chair/owners in 2012), but Carlie will be the one steering the ship.

For context, this isn’t new territory for her. She started in the Colts‘ marketing department. But she worked her way up, becoming a vice president back in 2008. When her dad faced legal troubles in 2014, Carlie was the one who stepped up and took control. And since then, she’s been deeply involved with the team and its management. She is now becoming the third generation of her family to take over the Colts. No doubt, from NFL committees to football operations, she’s been everywhere the team needed her.

So, it would be safe to say that Jim Irsay’s daughter Carlie isn’t just stepping into her father’s shoes. She’s been in the trenches for years. From working side-by-side with GMs like Ryan Grigson and Chris Ballard to wearing a headset on game days, she’s been all in. As per reports, she listened to play calls, took notes at practice, and soaked up everything. Additionally, she leaned on names like Andrew Berry to help her learn the game inside out.

Ballard even once joked, “She (Carlie) will ask 500 questions about why, and a lot of times, it’ll halfway piss me off, but I’ll go and I’ll think, and I’m thinking, ‘Freak, she’s right.’ She asks the question from a different perspective and makes you think about why you do what you’re doing.” Besides all these, the new expected Colts’ owner also played a big role in hiring head coach Shane Steichen, and she’s just as involved off the field, too.

From leading the NFL’s media strategy to standing as the only active woman on the league’s Media Committee, she’s already shaping the future. Carlie’s also part of the NFL’s Security & Fan Conduct Committee. This organization helps retired players through the NFL Player Care Foundation, and is deeply rooted in Indy, serving on multiple local boards and helping bring major sporting events to the city.

Now, with her sisters by her side, she’s officially leading the Colts. But the truth is, she’s been leading from behind the scenes for a long time, supporting her dad and family.

What is Jim Irsay’s daughter’s net worth & relationship status?

Carlie Irsay-Gordon was born around 1981 to dad Jim Irsay and mom Meg Coyle. However, the couple separated from each other in 2003 and got divorced in 2013. Despite that, they both supported their daughters through thick and thin. Now that Irsay has left us, Carlie will be taking up the stage with more responsibilities. And through it all, as usual, she is determined to stay grounded, raising her family in Indianapolis with her husband, Zach, and their three kids.

The exact net worth of Carlie isn’t revealed. But as per reports, she and her sisters are set to inherit their father’s $4.8 billion fortune. With her father’s legacy behind her, Carlie’s finally stepping forward to increase the family’s reputation and finances.

But yeah, not just as an owner. Instead, as a daughter carrying on her dad Jim Irsay’s love for the game and the city he called home.