Report: Bengals fire defensive co-ordinator Lou Anarumo after disappointing season

January 06, 2025 - 10:11am

Cincinnati Bengals defensive co-ordinator Lou Anarumo works from the sideline during the second half of an NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

The Cincinnati Bengals will have a new leader of the defence next season.

After finishing the season 9-8, the Bengals have fired defensive co-ordinator Lou Anarumo, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Anarumo has held the position since 2019, but his unit this season struggled mightily. Cincinnati allowed 30-plus points six times, while ranking in the bottom half of the league in both yards and points allowed-per-game.

In games in which the offence eclipsed the 30-point mark, the team finished only 4-4.

In addition to Anarumo, the Bengals also reportedly fired offensive line coach Frank Pollack, linebacker coach James Bettcher and defensive line coach Marion Hobby.