The Indianapolis Colts have hired former Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo as their new DC, the team announced Tuesday.

The Indianapolis Colts are hoping for some bigger success on the defensive side of the ball, but some things will remain the same in terms of the personnel. While new defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo already made his first hire by bringing in James Bettcher as the linebackers coach,

New Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo travels a state over after six seasons as the Bengals DC. Following a down season in Cincy, the 58-year-old can once again prove he's one of the top defensive minds.

Lou Anarumo is ready to transform the Colts defense, but he admitted he can't do it alone. Here are five pieces Indianapolis can give him to help out.

According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, the Falcons are hiring Jeff Ulbrich to be their next defensive coordinator. Ulbrich was previously the defensive coordinator for the New York Jets and took over as the interim head coach this season after Robert Saleh was fired.

The Colts are hiring former Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, who signals a shift in philosophy from Gus Bradley.

The Colts have a new defensive coordinator in Lou Anarumo, which needs to be just their first step in overhauling their defense.

In a significant shift in defensive philosophy, the Colts are hiring Lou Anarumo as defensive coordinator. He is far more aggressive than Gus Bradley

Former Purdue defensive backs coach Lou Anarumo has reportedly accepted a job as the defensive coordinator for the NFL's Indianapolis Colts.

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.

He was nicknamed the "Mad Scientist" for his early success with the Bengals but was fired after a disappointing 2024-25 season.

The #Colts are hiring Lou Anarumo as their defensive coordinator, sources tell The Insiders. One of the NFL’s most respected defensive minds, Anarumo spent the past six seasons as DC in Cincinnati. Now he takes over in Indy. pic.twitter.com/ddcvQCICU7