The Indianapolis Colts have hired former Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo as their new DC, the team announced Tuesday.

The Colts have a new defensive coordinator in Lou Anarumo, which needs to be just their first step in overhauling their defense.

The Indianapolis Colts found their new defensive leader, as they announced the hiring of former Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo for the role on Tuesday. Anaru

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.

Smart. Fast. Physical. New Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo made his defensive philosophy clear during his introductory news conference on Thursday. Anarumo

The Indianapolis Colts are expected to hire Lou Anarumo as their new defensive coordinator, according to Ian Rapoport. Anarumo was one of five reported interviews that the Colts held for this role after moving on from Gus Bradley.

The #Colts are hiring Lou Anarumo as their defensive coordinator, sources tell The Insiders. One of the NFL’s most respected defensive minds, Anarumo spent the past six seasons as DC in Cincinnati. Now he takes over in Indy. pic.twitter.com/ddcvQCICU7

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.

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