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,

After moving on from Gus Bradley earlier in the week, the Indianapolis Colts will reportedly be interviewing long-time coach Steve Wilks for their defensive coordinator opening, according to Tom Pelissero. In addition to Wilks, Pelissero would also report that former Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo will be interviewing as well.

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

After moving on from Gus Bradley following the 2024 regular season, the Indianapolis Colts’ first reported defensive coordinator interviews to fill that role have been announced. Under Bradley, there’s no question that the Colts defense underperformed, ranking in the bottom-third of the NFL in scoring during all three years of his tenure.

Highly regarded in his Bengals DC post heading into this season, Lou Anarumo saw his pieces unravel during a disastrous

The Cincinnati Bengals took a risk by firing defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, as it was obvious he wouldn't last long on the coaching circuit. Case in point, Anarumo already has his first interview

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.