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 announced a date and time for new defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo’s introductory press conference. According to The Athletic’s James Boyd, Anarumo will speak with the local media at 9:00 AM ET on Thursday, January 23rd.

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.

Lou Anarumo joins head coach Shane Steichen's staff in Indianapolis after six years on the job in Cincinnati. The Bengals fired Anarumo on Jan. 6 after fielding the NFL's 25th ranked defense and missing the playoffs.

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.

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Cam Sample (96) rushes Cleveland Browns quarterback Jeff Driskel (12) in the first quarter of the NFL Week 18 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024.

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.