The Colts have found their replacement for Gus Bradley at defensive coordinator. And it's an AFC champion one coming over.

The Indianapolis Colts have hired former Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo as their new DC, the team announced Tuesday.

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The Indianapolis Colts selected Julian Blackmon in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He burst on to the scene as a rookie, logging two interceptions and six pass deflections in his debut season under then-defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus.

As such, Benjamin Solak of ESPN listed the Giants as among the top suitors for Darnold even if Sanders or Ward falls to them at No. 3 -- in part because Darnold may be the best player the organization can acquire and because despite all the hope they bring, rookie quarterbacks come saddled with just as much uncertainty.

Former Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy shared his opinion on his former team hiring Lou Anarumo from the Cincinnati Bengals.

The Indianapolis Colts will be among those looking at NFL Draft hopefuls this week in the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama.

The renovation of the Indianapolis Colts defense is an ongoing process. The first step: Naming Lou Anarumo as coordinator. The subsequent steps: Forming his staff. Anarumo

Bettcher spent one season with the Colts and followed Bruce Arians when the latter was hired as the head coach for the Arizona Cardinals in 2013. Bettcher was the outside linebackers coach for two seasons (2013-2014) and then was promoted to defensive coordinator for three seasons (2015-2017) until Arians retired.

New Indianapolis Colts’ defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo has begun filling out his defensive staff, reportedly hiring a familiar face in James Bettcher to be the team’s linebackers coach, according to Tom Pelissero.

The Indianapolis Colts have yet to pause on their efforts to mend this defensive coaching unit during the beginning stages of this offseason, as the team has reportedly hired another name to their staff ahead of next season.