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.

Some around the NFL, including Chiefs star Travis Kelce, were shocked Cincinnati fired Anarumo. "I’ve always respected the hell out of him."

Former Cincinnati Bengals coach Lou Anarumo is set to become the Indianapolis Colts’ defensive coordinator, a source confirms to The Enquirer.

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 Colts are hiring former Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo to fill the same position in Indianapolis, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero reported.

The Indianapolis Colts are hiring Lou Anarumo as defensive coordinator, according to multiple media reports on Monday.

The Indianapolis Colts made their first big offseason hire, hiring former Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo as their new defensive coordinator. And now, they've begun filling Anarumo's defensive staff with a coach from his and the Colts' past.

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 was named as Gus Bradley’s successor on Jan.

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.