Recent reports and rumors from NFL insiders suggested it, but the Indianapolis Colts have fired defensive coordinator Gus Bradley after three seasons with the team. Head coach Shane Steichen had this to say:

Colts coach Shane Steichen saw some appeal in working with a veteran defensive coordinator with experience as a head coach, and though things didn’t work out well with Bradley in the end, perhaps that’s still the type of coach Steichen is looking for.

The Indianapolis Colts fired defensive coordinator Gus Bradley on Monday after his third season with the team.

The Indianapolis Colts have parted ways with Gus Bradley. Let’s take a look at some potential replacements at defensive coordinator.

IndyStar insiders Joel A. Erickson and Nate Atkins break down the team’s defensive coordinator search, the shift towards a more aggressive, blitzing style of defense and the kind of cornerback upgrades the Colts are going to need to play that style.

The Indianapolis Colts have had a busy week of interviews as they search for their next defensive coordinator. The Colts have five confirmed candidates who have either already been interviewed or will do so by the end of the week.

In the Colts search for a defensive coordinator, time has been on their side, but the competition from other teams is going to ramp up soon.