Indianapolis ColtsDefensive backs coach Ron Milus and linebackers coach Richard Smith will not return for the 2025 season, according to Stephen Holder of ESPN.
The moves follow the Colts’ release of defensive coordinator Gus Bradley earlier in the week as the team begins its search for a new defensive coordinator.
Milus has extensive high school coaching experience, having debuted with Washington during the 1993 season. He has been with the Colts since 2022, when Bradley was drafted.
Smith has also been with the Colts since 2022 and previously held the position with the Chargers from 2017-2020 and with the Raiders in 2021. Smith also served as the Falcons’ defensive coordinator for two seasons.
The issues the Colts have had on the defensive side of the ball are on everyone’s shoulders. As Chris Ballard said on Friday, he hasn’t created enough competition on the roster, it’s also up to the players to execute the game plan, and ultimately it’s Gus Bradley who has to take responsibility. the responsibility of this unit, the playmaker and game planner.
From the looks of it, the rest of the defensive coaching staff will remain in place for the time being and once a new defensive coordinator is hired, he will then make the decision on whether to bring in his own members of the personal or keep some. current coaches.
This article was originally published on Colts Wire: Two Colts coaches will not return for the 2025 season
