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

Colts new LB coach James Bettcher worked with Lou Anarumo for 3 seasons in Cincinnati. He's from Lakeville, Ind., coached at Ball State, St. Francis

Former Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano is coming out of retirement to rejoin the Baltimore Ravens staff as a senior defensive secondary coach.

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.

Will the Colts go back to the defensive line early in the 2025 NFL draft? If so, they will have a lot of options to do so.

Looking ahead to the Colts’ 2025 NFL draft, here are the defensive linemen that will be participating in the Senior Bowl.

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

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.

According to an ESPN article, several NFL team executives, scouts and personnel figures believe the Colts will win the AFC South title in 2025.

Anarumo certainly has some foundational pieces at his disposal.

New Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo travels a state over after six seasons as the Bengals DC. Following a down season in Cincy, the 58-year-old can once again prove he's one of the top defensive minds.