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Feb 6, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Cam Bynum on the red carpet before Super Bowl LIX NFL Honors at Saenger Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Reports: Colts sign former Vikings S Cam Bynum to $60M deal

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Safety Cam Bynum will be dancing his way to Indianapolis after agreeing to a four-year contract worth $60 million, according to multiple sources Monday.

Bynum, who garnered attention with his in-game celebrations, is coming off his fourth season with the Minnesota Vikings, who drafted him in the fourth round (125th overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft.

He’s been a starter the past three seasons in Minnesota.

In 65 career games (54 starts) with the Vikings, Bynum has eight interceptions, four fumble recoveries and 342 tackles.

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Nov 17, 2024; Inglewood, CA, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo watches during warmups before the NFL Week 11 game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. Mandatory Credit: Sam Greene/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

Colts hire Lou Anarumo as defensive coordinator

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The Indianapolis Colts announced the hiring of Lou Anarumo as their new defensive coordinator on Tuesday.

Anarumo, 58, held the same post the past six seasons in Cincinnati before the Bengals fired him on Jan. 6.

The Colts parted ways with defensive coordinator Gus Bradley the same day after three seasons on the job.

“I’m thrilled to add Lou Anarumo as our defensive coordinator,” Colts coach Shane Steichen said. “With many years of coaching experience, Lou is a proven leader who will demand the best out of our players. His strategic mindset and unique scheme will be invaluable as we build a fast and disciplined defensive unit.”

Indianapolis (8-9) ranked 24th in scoring defense (25.1 points per game) and 29th in total defense (361.2 yards per game) this season.

Cincinnati (9-8) finished 25th in both scoring defense (25.5) and total defense (348.3).

Anarumo arrives with 36 years of coaching experience, including the last 13 seasons in the NFL.

Before joining the Bengals in 2019, he coached defensive backs for the New York Giants (2018) and Miami Dolphins (2012-17). He was the Dolphins’ interim DC for part of the 2015 season.

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Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo watches a replay of the Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) touchdown on the video board in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 17 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Denver Broncos at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. The Bengals took a 30-24 win in overtime to remain in the post season chase.

Reports: Colts hiring former Bengals DC Lou Anarumo for same role

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The Indianapolis Colts are hiring Lou Anarumo as defensive coordinator, according to multiple media reports on Monday.

Anarumo, 58, served the past six seasons as DC in Cincinnati before the Bengals fired him on Jan. 6.

Cincinnati went 9-8 and won its last five games but missed the playoffs. The Bengals finished the season 25th in total defense (348.3 yards per game) and tied for 25th in points allowed (25.5 per game).

The Colts fired defensive coordinator Gus Bradley, 58, on Jan. 6 after three seasons. The defense allowed 25.1 points per game (24th) and 361.2 yards per game (29th).

Anarumo was the Bengals’ defensive coordinator from 2019-24, a role he also served as interim with Miami in 2015. He was the Dolphins’ defensive backs coach in 2014-17, and coached the New York Giants’ defensive backs in 2018.

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Jan 5, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) rushes for a touchdown during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguar at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Grace Hollars/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

Matt Gay’s OT field goal lifts Colts over Jaguars

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Matt Guy kicked four field goals, including a 38-yard field goal in overtime, to help the Indianapolis Colts record a 26-23 victory over the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday afternoon in the season finale for both AFC South teams.

Jonathan Taylor rushed for 177 yards and one touchdown on 34 carries for the Colts (8-9). Joe Flacco completed 23 of 40 passes for 264 yards and one touchdown and Alec Pierce had the scoring reception.

Mac Jones was 20-of-32 passing for 225 yards, one touchdown and one interception for the Jaguars (4-13). Parker Washington had a touchdown catch, Tank Bigsby rushed for a score and Brian Thomas Jr. made seven catches for 103 yards.

Taylor gained 33 yards on six straight carries during the overtime to move Indianapolis into scoring range. When the drive stalled, Gay sent his kick through the uprights with 5:23 left in the extra session.

Jacksonville took over, and on third down, Jones was sacked by Colts star Zaire Franklin for a 16-yard loss to the Jaguars’ 18-yard line. On fourth-and-22, Jones hit Thomas but the gain was for 20, two yards shy of the first down as Indianapolis closed out the win.

Earlier, Jacksonville tied the score at 20 on Jones’ 9-yard scoring pass to Washington. It wasn’t easy though as Franklin hit Washington at the 1-yard line and he briefly lost the ball before grabbing it and diving into the end zone with 7:50 remaining in regulation.

Gay kicked a 45-yard field goal with 3:52 remaining to give the Colts a 23-20 lead. Jacksonville’s Cam Little made three field goals, including a tying 53-yarder with 1:44 left in regulation.

Indianapolis led 20-13 at halftime before the offenses slowed down.

Just three plays into the game, Flacco hit Pierce on a 40-yard touchdown pass. Pierce sped past Jacksonville’s Montaric Brown for an easy score.

Bigsby scored from the 1 with 8:12 left in the first quarter to knot the score. Little booted a 53-yard field goal to give the Jaguars a 10-7 lead early in the second quarter.

Taylor scored on a 6-yard run and Gay connected on a 49-yard field goal as the Colts took a 17-10 lead. Little’s 28-yard field goal brought Jacksonville within four with 1:25 left before Gay kicked a 36-yarder with 13 seconds to play.

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Dec 22, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) gives a thumbs up before the snap during the second half against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Anthony Richardson out; Joe Flacco to start as Colts QB

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Indianapolis quarterback Anthony Richardson has been ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars due to ongoing severe back pain, Colts head coach Shane Steichen told reporters Friday.

“Just didn’t make enough progress this week with the back,” Steichen said of Richardson, who didn’t practice for the second straight week.

Richardson, who missed Week 17’s 45-33 loss to the New York Giants, told reporters Wednesday that he could barely stand up or walk and had to crawl around the house on Dec. 24.

“I’ve been dealing with stuff like this since about eighth grade, but it’s never been this severe,” Richardson said. “It was definitely a little scary last week, not being able to move. But, like I said, I’m standing up now and I’m looking forward to playing this week if I can.”

Veteran Joe Flacco will again take Richardson’s place in Sunday’s matchup against the Jaguars. With Richardson out with an oblique injury when the Colts lost 37-34 to the host Jaguars in Week 5, Flacco started and passed for 359 yards and three touchdowns. He completed 26 of 38 for 330 yards and two touchdowns in the loss to the Giants last Sunday.

In addition to the oblique and back injuries, Richardson, the fourth overall choice in the 2023 NFL Draft, struggled this season with his accuracy and completed just 47.7 percent of his passes with 12 interceptions. He also threw eight touchdowns, ran for six more and had a 6-5 record as a starter this season.

The loss to the Giants eliminated the Colts from the playoffs, marking the fourth consecutive non-playoff season for Indianapolis.

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Indianapolis Colts center Ryan Kelly (78) warms-up on the field Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, ahead of the game against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Colts Pro Bowl C Ryan Kelly returns to practice

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The Indianapolis Colts designated four-time Pro Bowl center Ryan Kelly for a return from injured reserve on Wednesday, opening his 21-day practice window.

The Colts placed Kelly on IR with a knee injury on Nov. 6. The team also opened the practice window for rookie linebacker Jaylon Carlies, who was on IR with a fibula injury.

The expectation is that Kelly will play Sunday when the Colts (6-7) return from their bye week at Denver (8-5). He last played in Week 9 against the Minnesota Vikings.

However, starting right tackle Braden Smith (personal), who was inactive in Week 13, will not practice Wednesday and is unlikely to face the Broncos. Head coach Shane Steichen said he’s unsure if Smith, 28, will play again this season.

Kelly, 31, has started all 121 regular season and postseason games of his nine-year career, all with the Colts. Kelly earned Pro Bowl honors in 2019-21 and 2023 and was a second-team All-Pro choice in 2020.

Carlies, 23, has 21 tackles and one sack in seven games (three starts) since being selected in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Steichen also said that wide receiver Josh Downs (shoulder) will practice on Wednesday after missing the Week 13 win at New England. Offensive lineman Tanor Bortolini (concussion) is also set to practice.

–Field Level Media

Nov 24, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (1) walks on the sideline following an injury during a game against the Detroit Lions at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christine Tannous/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

Report: Colts WR Josh Downs (shoulder) is week-to-week

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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs is week-to-week with a shoulder injury, NFL Network reported Monday.

He left Sunday’s 24-6 loss to the Detroit Lions with the injury and is a “long shot” to play in Week 13 at the New England Patriots, per the report.

Downs was injured after a 7-yard catch in the fourth quarter when he was tackled from behind and appeared to land on his shoulder.

Downs, 23, leads the Colts (5-7) with 53 receptions and ranks second on the team in receiving yards (594) in 10 games (six starts) this season. He shares the team lead with four touchdown catches.

Drafted in the third round in 2023, Downs has 121 catches for 1,365 yards and six touchdowns in 27 games (15 starts).

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Oct 13, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (11) during pregame warmups against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Colts rule out WR Michael Pittman Jr. (back, finger)

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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. will not play in Sunday’s game against the visiting Buffalo Bills.

Pittman, 27, did not practice all week due to back and finger injuries and the team ruled him out on Friday.

He ranks second on the team in catches (30) and third in receiving yards (366) through nine games (seven starts).

Pittman was limited to one reception in each of the Colts’ last two games, losses at Houston and Minnesota.

He has 366 catches for 4,028 yards and 17 touchdowns in 71 games since Indianapolis drafted him in the second round in 2020.

Josh Downs and Alec Pierce will be the top targets for Joe Flacco on Sunday as the Colts (4-5) host the Bills (7-2).

–Field Level Media