The Colts have found their replacement for Gus Bradley at defensive coordinator. And it's an AFC champion one coming over.

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor introduces new defensive coordinator Al Golden at Paycor Stadium. Golden was hired last week after the Bengals fired former defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo. Anarumo is now the defensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts.

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 resume, he was entrusted by first-time Cincinnati head coach Zac Taylor in 2019 to fix the Bengals’ declining defense.

Former Cincinnati Bengals coach Lou Anarumo is set to become the Indianapolis Colts’ defensive coordinator, a source confirms to The Enquirer.

According to Over the Cap, Taylor has a cap hit this season of $15.322 million, which includes a base salary of $11.98 million. Taylor’s cap hit is the fourth-largest on the team. Taylor’s cap hit in 2025 is nearly $4.5 million more than it was in 2024, with the Colts choosing to backload his contract extension.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that they are finalizing a deal to hire Lou Anarumo to run their defense. The Colts fired Gus Bradley after the end of the regular season.

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 have made their first major offseason signing by bringing in former Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo. The Colts chose Anarumo after bringing in numerous candidates for interviews over the past two weeks.

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

Former Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo has reportedly landed a job with another NFL team.

The Cincinnati Bengals have found their next defensive coordinator – and he has prior experience under head coach Zac Taylor.

The Indianapolis Colts have found their new defensive coordinator after it was reported on Monday afternoon that they are expected to hire former Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo. Here are four things to know about the new leader of the Indy defense: