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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 best defensive coordinators on the market after the Colts parted ways with Gus Bradley.

Both the Bengals and Colts parted ways with their defensive coordinators at the end 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 LIV, losing 23-20 to the Los Angeles Rams.

After their Super Bowl appearance, the Bengals’ defense declined over the past few years, losing notable veterans (like Jessie Bates III), and ranked eighth-worst in the league in yards allowed per carry. game with 348.3 yards and a seventh-place total. points with 25.5.

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

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

“I think, seriously – culture for me is about winning,” Steichen told reporters. “It’s about winning, and we haven’t won enough this year, but we’ve got the right guys. I always say that because we have good grades in there. We talk about accountability. I’m a big believer in accountability, and when – as rarely as things come up, they are dealt with immediately, I don’t let them slide under the rug. Because accountability is a big part of this league, we have to hold everyone to a high standard and it’s on a high standard.”

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