Who is the Indianapolis Colts’ Defensive Coordinator?

Get information about the current Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator, along with his past roles in the NFL.
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  • Lou Anarumo begins his first year as Colts defensive coordinator in 2025.
  • Anarumo previously spent six years as the Bengals’ defensive coordinator.
  • Most of Anarumo’s coaching experience came with defensive backs.

Lou Anarumo begins his first year as the Colts’ defensive coordinator in 2025. 

Anarumo makes the switch from Cincinnati, where he spent six years as DC. After ranking sixth in points allowed for 2022, the Bengals dipped to 21st and 25th in his final two years. 

Before Cincinnati, Anarumo worked for two other teams: the Dolphins and Giants. 

Anarumo spent a year in New York as a defensive backs coach (2018). Prior to the Giants, Anarumo worked the same role in Miami for seven years. 

He also spent part of the 2015 season as Miami’s interim DC. 

Before Miami in 2012, Anarumo acquired a wealth of college coaching experience. 

All told, Anarumo worked for six different schools over 23 years: 

  • Wagner (1989)
  • Syracuse (1990-91)
  • Merchant Marine Academy (1992-94)
  • Harvard (1995-2000)
  • Marshall (2001-03)
  • Purdue (2004-11)

From Harvard onward, Anarumo operated almost exclusively as a defensive backs coach. He also served as an assistant head coach with Harvard. 

Previous Indianapolis Colts Defensive Coordinators

YearDefensive Coordinator
2024Gus Bradley
2023Gus Bradley
2022Gus Bradley
2021Matt Eberflus
2020Matt Eberflus
2019Matt Eberflus
2018Matt Eberflus
2017Ted Monachino
2016Ted Monachino
2015Greg Manusky

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Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.