While it isn't a bigger name some might have expected, a former Cincinnati Bengals defender has followed coordinator Lou Anarumo to the Indianapolis Colts. There, linebacker Joe Bachie signed with the Colts, returning with Anarumo, the former Bengals coordinator who was let go by Zac Taylor at the start of the offseason.

Former Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Joe Bachie has found a new home with a familiar coach. Bachie is signing with the Indianapolis Colts, the team that hired former Cincinnati defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo to the same role this offseason.

CINCINNATI — Former Bengals linebacker Joe Bachie is reuniting with Lou Anarumo. Bachie signed a one-year deal with the Indianapolis Colts on Wednesday. Bachie, 27, spent the past four seasons in Cincinnati.

Stone believes he'll thrive in new defensive coordinator Al Golden’s system due to more simplicity, which he did early in his career. In switching to the Bengals’ scheme last year, Stone cited the complexity of Cincinnati’s defense as something he needed to get comfortable with and it took longer than expected.

Bengals safety Geno Stone says he agreed to a pay cut because he was able to secure additional guaranteed money this season and because it could help Cincinnati sign Trey Hendrickson to an extension.

Bengals safety Geno Stone will remain with Cincinnati in 2025 on a reduced contract. Per Jason Fitzgerald of OverTheCap.com, Stone has accepted a pay cut for the coming year. Initially slated to make $6.