Report: Lou Anarumo to Interview for Indianapolis Colts Defensive Coordinator Job. The Bengals fired Anarumo on Monday.

Case in point, Anarumo already has his first interview lined up with the Indianapolis Colts for their vacant defensive coordinator position, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

The first two candidates for the open Colts defensive coordinator position signal both a desire for experience and a potential change in defensive philosophy. Indianapolis will interview former Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo and longtime NFL coach Steve Wilks,

The Indianapolis Colts are officially beginning their process of finding their next defensive coordinator. Their first two interviews were announced three days after the team decided to part ways with Gus Bradley.

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.

The Indianapolis Colts are reportedly looking into multiple notable names as they look to fill their vacant defensive coordinator role. NFL Network's

Anarumo specializes in coaching defensive backs and would begin his NFL coaching career alongside now-Bengals HC Zac Taylor in Miami as the DB’s Coach (2012-2017). He then served as the Giants DBs Coach in 2018 before landing his first DC gig by joining Taylor’s first staff back in 2019.