According to Tom Pelissero, the Bengals are finalizing a deal to hire Notre Dame DC Al Golden as their next defensive coordinator on Wednesday. Pelissero

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.

The Cincinnati Bengals are reportedly finalizing a deal to make Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden their next DC.

The Cincinnati Bengals did more than watch Ohio State knock off Notre Dame 34-23 for the 2025 National Championship. Cincy was looking at its top target at defensive coordinator Al Golden. The Fighting Irish DC has emerged “as the top candidate” for the Bengals’ opening,

ESPN's Pete Thamel reported Wednesday afternoon that Golden, the defensive coordinator for Notre Dame this season, has informed the school of his decision to join the Bengals.

The Cincinnati Bengals are finalizing a deal with Notre Dame’s Al Golden to fill their vacant defensive coordinator job, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported Wednesday.

According to our partners at WLWT and multiple reports, the Cincinnati Bengals are reportedly targeting one of their former coaches to fill their vacant defensive coordinator position as Notre Dame defensive coordinator AL Golden is expected to be hired by the team.

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden may have coached his last game with the Fighting Irish on Monday night. According to Ian Rapoport from the NFL Network, Golden has emerged as a top candidate to be the Cincinnati Bengals’ new defensive coordinator.

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