After moving on from Gus Bradley earlier in the week, the Indianapolis Colts will reportedly be interviewing Lou Anarumo for their defensive coordinator opening, according to Tom Pelissero.
Anarumo was most recently the Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator from 2019-2024 but was let go following the conclusion of the regular season.
This past season, the Bengals defense ranked 25th in scoring, allowing 25.5 points per game and ranked 17th in yards per play surrendered, but losing key contributors to free agency in Jessie Bates, DJ Reader, and others, did not help.
The Cincinnati defense would finish the 2024 season strong over the last five weeks, but early season struggles doomed the Bengals’ playoff hopes and Anarumo’s time with the team.
Following the decision to fire Anarumo, The Cincinnati Engquirer’s Jason Williams would call Anarumo the “scapegoat” in what had been a disappointing season for the Bengals overall.
During Anarumo’s tenure as defensive coordinator, which included helping Cincinnati make a Super Bowl appearance, here is how each of his defensive units ranked in scoring:
2024: 25th
2023: 20th
2022: 5th
2021: 13th
2020: 21st
2019: 25th
Pelissero added that this interview will take place next week.
At 58 years old, Anarumo has been coaching in the NFL since 2012, holding various roles with Miami and the New York Giants before joining the Bengals.
