Report: Colts to interview Joe Cullen for DC vacancy
The Indianapolis Colts will interview Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator Joe Cullen for their own defensive coordinator vacanacy, per Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated.
With former defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus taking the head coach gig with the Chicago Bears, the Colts will need to find a replacement for that role.
Breer reported that the Colts have interest in several outside candidates and Cullen is expected to interview on Saturday.
The Colts will interview ex-Jaguars DC Joe Cullen for their defensive coordinator job tomorrow, per sources. Indy is looking at a number of outside candidates to bring in.
Meanwhile, the Bears will interview Colts safeties coach Alan Williams (among others) for their DC job.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) January 28, 2022
Cullen has most of his experience coming as a defensive line coach. He was the defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions (2006-2008), Jaguars (2010-2012), Cleveland Browns (2013), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2014-2015) and Baltimore Ravens (2016-2020).
He took the defensive coordinator job with the Jaguars in 2021. His defense allowed 5.6 yards per play and 26.9 points per game in 2021.
