The Bears are hiring Ben Johnson as head coach and he already has a top candidate in mind for defensive coordinator.
The leading candidate to become his defensive coordinator in Chicago is former Saints head coach Dennis Allen, per Schefter. The Bears, though, first will have to comply with the Rooney Rule before they officially can hire Allen.
Former Purdue defensive backs coach Lou Anarumo has reportedly accepted a job as the defensive coordinator for the NFL's Indianapolis Colts.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that they are finalizing a deal to hire Lou Anarumo to run their defense. The Colts fired Gus Bradley after the end of the regular season.
The Colts are hiring former Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, who signals a shift in philosophy from Gus Bradley.
The Indianapolis Colts are expected to hire Lou Anarumo as their new defensive coordinator, according to Ian Rapoport. Anarumo was one of five reported interviews that the Colts held for this role after moving on from Gus Bradley.
New Indianapolis Colts’ defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo picked up a nickname during his time as the defensive play-caller of the Cincinnati Bengals. His players and those within the organization would affectionately refer to Anarumo as ‘The Mad Scientist.’
In a significant shift in defensive philosophy, the Colts are hiring Lou Anarumo as defensive coordinator. He is far more aggressive than Gus Bradley
The Indianapolis Colts have found their new defensive leader, as they are hiring former Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo for the role, according to CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones.