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Bengals Hiring Al Golden As Defensive Coordinator
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero report that the Cincinnati Bengals are finalizing a deal with Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden, who is expected to become the team's next defensive coordinator. Golden will arrive at the Bengals' facility to sign his deal on Thursday. Before joining the Fighting Irish at the collegiate level, Golden spent two seasons as Cincy's linebackers coach, so it will be a reunion with head coach Zac Taylor. The 55-year-old spent the last three seasons as Notre Dame's defensive coordinator. He'll be replacing Lou Anarumo, who served as the Bengals' defensive coordinator for the last six seasons before being fired following the 2024 season. When Golden was the team's linebackers coach, he played an integral role in helping the team reach the Super Bowl for the first time in 33 years.
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero
