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

Lou Anarumo has landed a new NFL job just two weeks after he was fired as Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator.

The Indianapolis Colts found their new defensive leader, as they announced the hiring of former Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo for the role on Tuesday. Anaru

Following the 2024 season, the Cincinnati Bengals decided to fire now-former defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, which was met with some doubt. Two people who didn't agree with the move are Travis and Jason Kelce.

The Colts fired Gus Bradley after the end of the regular season. That is also when the Bengals dismissed Anarumo. He was hired in Cincinnati along with head coach Zac Taylor in 2019 and helped the team make it to the Super Bowl after the 2021 season ...

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

That’s a big change from what Colts fans saw under former defensive coordinator Gus Bradley, who was let go as his contract expired. Bradley didn’t blitz often, relying instead on his base defense and familiar formations each week.

The NFL coaching carousel was in full motion after the 2024 season, and the offensive-coordinator landscape has changed considerably. Let’s take a look at the OCs for each of the 32 NFL franchise and their coaching background before becoming coordinators.

The Indianapolis Colts are already in the thick of their 2025 offseason preparations, made apparent by the quick hiring of former Cincinnati Bengals defensive guru Lou Anarumo. While it was an impactful hire,

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.

When things are going well, everybody’s going to be on board,” Anarumo said. “Everybody’s pulling the rope (in) the same direction. It’s in those challenging times where we are 4-8. Not playing great and the leadership in the room,