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

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

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:

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.

ESPN's Pete Thamel reported Wednesday afternoon that Golden, the defensive coordinator for Notre Dame this season, has informed the school of his decision to join the Bengals.

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.

He was hired in Cincinnati along with head coach Zac Taylor in 2019 and helped the team make ... He’s in his seventh season as assistant General Manager in Indianapolis. Before joining the Colts, Dodds spent 10 seasons (2007-2016) with the Seahawks.

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 reportedly found their next defensive coordinator – and he has prior experience under head coach Zac Taylor.

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