Some around the NFL, including Chiefs star Travis Kelce, were shocked Cincinnati fired Anarumo. "I’ve always respected the hell out of him."

The Indianapolis Colts are officially in the Lou Anarumo era of defensive football. This hiring came after veteran coordinator Gus Bradley was with the team for three seasons (2022-2024).

That’s a big change from what Colts fans saw under former defensive coordinator Gus Bradley, who was let go as his contract expired. Bradley didn’t blitz often, relying instead on his base defense and familiar formations each week.

The Colts hired Lou Anarumo to replace Gus Bradley at defensive coordinator, giving Anarumo a fresh start after he’d been dismissed by the Bengals.

The Indianapolis Colts have found their new defensive leader, as they are hiring former Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo for the role, according to CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones.

The Indianapolis Colts are reportedly hiring former Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo as their new defensive coordinator, according to

The Indianapolis Colts are hiring former Cincinnati Bengals assistant Lou Anarumo defensive coordinator, league sources told The Athletic. Anarumo replaced Gus Bradley who the Colts “parted ways” with earlier this month after he spent the last three seasons with the franchise.

According to a report from NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, the Colts are expected to hire former Cincinnati Bengals coordinator Lou Anarumo as their next defensive coordinator. Anarumo was one of the top targets on the market for the position, and Indianapolis is narrowing in on making it happen.

A change of scenery might help rejuvenate Lou Anarumo's career. The Indianapolis Colts certainly believe it can. On Thursday, three days after Anarumo was hired, the Colts defensive coordinator explained how he intends to use his flexible scheme and unwavering standards to lead a quick turnaround so Indy can end its playoff drought.

Colts new defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo plans on being multiple, flexible and relying on defenders who process the game quickly.

Lou Anarumo has been in this situation before. Sort of. After overseeing Purdue’s defensive backs from 2004-11 and adding stints with the Miami Dolphins and New York Giants to his