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

According to a report from NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, the Colts are expected to hire former Cincinnati Bengals coordinator Lou Anarumo as their next defensive coordinator. Anarumo was one of the top targets on the market for the position, and Indianapolis is narrowing in on making it happen.

Fired Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo has reportedly joined the Indianapolis Colts. Per NFL Insider Ari Meirov, "The #Colts are hiring former #Bengals DC Lou Anarumo as their new DC. A major hire in Indy."

The Indianapolis Colts are reportedly hiring former Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo as their new defensive coordinator, according to

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.

A former Indianapolis Colts defender made it known who he thinks will shine with Lou Anarumo in the Circle City.

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.

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

Al Golden agreed to return to Cincinnati on Wednesday after three seasons as Notre Dame's defensive coordinator, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the decision has not been announced. More: 3 Wolverines, 3 ex-Spartans make ESPN list of top 100 college football players from '24-25

Two days after the Fighting Irish lost in the national championship game to Ohio State, they lost Al Golden, who will become Bengals defensive coordinator.

Golden is expected to be in Cincinnati on Thursday to sign on as defensive coordinator, according to multiple reports.