After the Cincinnati Bengals fired defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, the debate as to whether the front office failed him or he failed to properly develop talent started in earnest. The latest NFL co

The Atlanta Falcons said goodbye to defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake this week after just one season together. Now, they may have zeroed in on an experienced replacement, with plans to interview former Cincinnati Bengals assistant Lou Anarumo for the same position,

While the Colts also announced they will interview Michigan Wolverines defensive coordinator Wink Martindale, Anarumo is also a fantastic candidate to lead the Colts' stop troops.

The Cincinnati Bengals decided to move on front defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo after the season and he’s quickly turned around and become a hot item on the NFL rumor mill, scoring his first interview in the process. While the Bengals and Zac Taylor felt it necessary to move on after this season’s debacle, others think it’s a misstep.

Here are the most likely candidates and chances they replace Lou Anarumo as the next Bengals defensive coordinator.

Case in point, Anarumo already has his first interview lined up with the Indianapolis Colts for their vacant defensive coordinator position, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

With the Cincinnati Bengals pivoting off Lou Anarumo as their defensive coordinator, all signs point to them replacing him after the College Football Playoff runs its course. Their top choice is coaching in that game and has ties to the Bengals franchise.

After moving on from Gus Bradley earlier in the week, the Indianapolis Colts will reportedly be interviewing Lou Anarumo for their defensive coordinator opening, according to Tom Pelissero. Anarumo was most recently the Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator from 2019-2024 but was let go following the conclusion of the regular season.