NFL News: Lou Anarumo Reportedly Will Be Hired as Colts DC After Bengals Exit

The Indianapolis Colts are reportedly hiring former Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo as their new defensive coordinator, according to NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

Anarumo was one of the top defensive coordinators on the market after the Colts parted ways with Gus Bradley.

Both the Bengals and the Colts parted ways with their defensive coordinators at the conclusion of their seasons, Anarumo, after spending six years in Cincinnati, joined the team in 2019.

Anarumo was hired alongside head coach Zac Taylor who helped lead the Bengals to Super Bowl LVI where they lost 23-20 to the Los Angeles Rams.

Following their Super Bowl appearance, the Bengals' defense fell off over the past few years as they lost notable veterans (like Jessie Bates III), coming in eighth-worst in the league in total yards allowed per game with 348.3 yards and seventh in total points with 25.5.

The Colts were fourth-worst in the league in total yards allowed per game with 361.2 yards behind Bradley.

Colts head coach Shane Steichen emphasized the team's culture heading into the offseason, expressing confidence that he has the right players to build with but acknowledging the need to secure more wins—hopefully with the help of Anarumo.

"I think, seriously–culture to me, is about winning," Steichen told reporters. "It's about winning, and we didn't win enough this year, but we've got the right guys. I always say that because we've got good character guys in there. We talk about accountability. I'm a firm believer in accountability, and when–as rare as things come up, they are addressed immediately. I don't let those things slide under the rug. They are addressed whether it's with a fine or bringing them in my office and talking through those things, because accountability is a big part of this league. We've got to hold everyone to a high standard, and it is at a high standard."

In addition, the Colts will hope that the change of scenery will inspire Anarumo to rekindle his old ways and help boost the program that finished 8-9 this season.