The Indianapolis Colts are hiring Lou Anarumo to be their new defensive coordinator. Previously, Anarumo was the defensive coordinator of the Cincinnati Bengals from 2019-2024. He will now be

New Indianapolis Colts’ defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo picked up a nickname during his time as the defensive play-caller of the Cincinnati Bengals. His players and those within the organization would affectionately refer to Anarumo as ‘The Mad Scientist.’

The Colts wanted to take the defense in a different direction this offseason.  They wanted to go from the simplicity of Gus Bradley’s scheme to something more multiple and complex, a system that would make life more difficult on opposing quarterbacks.

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 expected to hire Lou Anarumo as their new defensive coordinator, according to Ian Rapoport. Anarumo was one of five reported interviews that the Colts held for this role after moving on from Gus Bradley.

The Colts are hiring former Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo to fill the same position in Indianapolis, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero reported.

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.

The Colts are hiring Lou Anarumo as their new defensive coordinator, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.

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