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The Colts confirmed four defensive coaching staff names who were previously nationally reported as imminent hires.
On Friday, the Indianapolis Colts officially announced the four new additions to the team’s defensive coaching staff collectively:
Our coaching staff is set for 2025. ⬇️
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) February 21, 2025
In addition to new veteran defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, the Colts are bringing in linebackers coach James Bettcher, defensive backs coach Jerome Henderson, and pass game coordinator/secondary coach Chris Hewitt.
All of these hirings had already been reported by members of the national media, although Henderson’s specific role was never actually indicated. However, it was speculated that it may be as the Colts defensive backs coach given Indy’s remaining key opening, and his wealth of experience coaching that position at the pro level.
It appears as though holdovers from departed defensive coordinator Gus Bradley’s staff such as defensive line coach Charlie Partridge and assistant linebackers coach Cato June will stay on staff under Anarumo for at least the 2025 campaign.
The revamped Colts defensive coaching staff will be tasked to helping improve a Colts defense that ranked 24th in total points allowed (25.1 avg. ppg) this past season.
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