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Former Cincinnati Bengals<\/a> players have been a constant conversation around the Indianapolis Colts for the better part of a year now.\u00a0<\/p>\n Not hard to see why: Former Bengals<\/a> defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo joined the Colts in the same capacity roughly one year ago.\u00a0<\/p>\n The latest Bengals player making this connection, as reported by Aaron Wilson<\/a> of KPRC2, is linebacker Markus Bailey.\u00a0<\/p>\n RELATED:6 Bengals veterans who won\u2019t be on Zac Taylor\u2019s roster next year<\/a><\/p>\n According to Wilson, the Colts hosted Bailey on a workout recently.\u00a0<\/p>\n Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!<\/a><\/p>\n It\u2019ll be interesting to see if Bailey signs there. He\u2019s available, but the Bengals don\u2019t figure to have an interest despite linebacker being one of the neediest spots for the defense this offseason.\u00a0<\/p>\n As far as former Bengals players go, the big headliners joining Anarumo with the Colts were Germaine Pratt<\/a> and Mike Hilton<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Now, one has to wonder if Trey Hendrickson might be next<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Bengals\u2019 key deadline will signal cut candidate\u2019s fate<\/a> Bengals get an important free agent contract done early<\/a> Bengals players who regressed the most in 2025<\/a> Bengals contract extension candidates this offseason<\/a> Bengals draft outlook: The last 10 picks at No. 10 overall<\/a><\/p>\n