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

Robert Saleh left the Jacksonville Jaguars years ago to become the 49ers defensive coordinator. It appears he's returning to that job in the Bay Area.

Under new defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, you can expect to see a more blitz-heavy Indianapolis Colts' defense. Blitzing was never a staple of Gus Bradley's defensive scheme. During his three seasons as the Colts' defensive play caller,

The Colts hired Lou Anarumo to replace Gus Bradley at defensive coordinator, giving Anarumo a fresh start after he’d been dismissed by the Bengals.

Anarumo has a track record of being aggressive and using multiple defensive formations. That's a big change from what Colts fans saw under former defensive coordinator Gus Bradley.

The Indianapolis Colts are officially in the Lou Anarumo era of defensive football. This hiring came after veteran coordinator Gus Bradley was with the team for three seasons (2022-2024).

The Indianapolis Colts have hired Lou Anarumo, a defensive coordinator known for his aggressive and adaptable schemes, to lead a rejuvenated defense and help the team end its playoff drought.

When things are going well, everybody’s going to be on board,” Anarumo said. “Everybody’s pulling the rope (in) the same direction. It’s in those challenging times where we are 4-8. Not playing great and the leadership in the room,

Lou Anarumo is ready to transform the Colts defense, but he admitted he can't do it alone. Here are five pieces Indianapolis can give him to help out.

Great players want to be coached. They want to know the truth. ... If they don't, then there's probably an issue there."

Colts new defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo plans on being multiple, flexible and relying on defenders who process the game quickly.

In his introductory press conference, new Colts’ DC Lou Anarumo described his defensive philosophy and approach.