Colts hire Lou Anarumo as DC; Trey Hendrickson trade talks

The Indianapolis Colts have named Lou Anarumo their defensive coordinator for the 2025-26 season, replacing Gus Bradley, a decision that also intersects with ongoing trade discussions surrounding Cincinnati Bengals edge Trey Hendrickson. Anarumo’s arrival in Indianapolis, paired with continued interest in a premier pass rusher, positions the Colts to emphasize a more aggressive, scheme-driven approach on defense as they seek to elevate a unit that has room to improve against the league’s top offenses.

Anarumo, who spent six seasons guiding Cincinnati’s defense and developing a reputation for maximizing pass-rush potential, inherits a unit that believes it can take a leap with a healthy, multi-faceted front. The Colts have reason to be optimistic about the personnel around him. Laiatu Latu, a 2024 first-round pick out of UCLA, showed flashes as a situational edge rusher as a rookie but needs to translate that potential into a consistent impact season. Teammates and coaches have spoken about his evident ceiling, with one veteran defender noting that Latu arrived this offseason more comfortable in the defensive scheme and ready to take a bigger role. Anarumo has also spoken about...