Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay is being treated for a “severe respiratory illness,” the team announced in a statement Tuesday.
The team also said in the statement that Irsay is “receiving excellent care and looks forward to returning to the stage as soon as possible.” The stage is referring to Irsay’s scheduled appearance with his band in Los Angeles this week.
The #Colts have released a statement on owner Jim Irsay: pic.twitter.com/Dz3ClKxZak
— Jake Arthur (@JakeArthurNFL) January 9, 2024
ESPN’s Stephen Holder also added some information that Irsay has not been seen publicly in weeks.
NEWS: Colts owner Jim Irsay, who has not been seen publicly in weeks, is being treated for a severe respiratory illness, according to the team. He will not be appearing at the Irsay Collection event in Los Angeles this week as a result.
No additional details at the moment.
— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) January 9, 2024
Holder, and Mike Chappell of Fox59 both reported that the team has received multiple inquiries about Irsay’s status without any success.
