Notre Dame’s Al Golden rises

Reactions: Notre Dame's Al Golden is Bengals' new defensive coordinator
Golden was the Bengals' linebackers coach in 2020 and 2021 before taking the job with the Fighting Irish.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. The Bengals also are believed to be hiring New England Patriots defensive line coach Jerry Montgomery.
Reports: Bengals finalizing deal to hire Al Golden as new defensive coordinator
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.
Bengals Finalizing Deal to Hire Notre Dame DC Al Golden: Report
The Cincinnati Bengals are reportedly finalizing a deal with Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden that will have him return to the "Who Dey" nation.
Notre Dame’s Al Golden rises as Bengals’ top DC target after national title loss
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,
Bengals' search for defensive coordinator takes important next step
Zac Taylor and the Cincinnati Bengals haven’t done much to hide their intentions when it comes to the team’s next defensive corodsintoer. The transparent, narrow search to fill the position has always obviously centered on Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden. Those plans took another step on Monday night.
Bengals interested in Notre Dame's Al Golden after loss to Ohio State | Report
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish lost Monday, but Al Golden is favored to be the Bengals' defensive coordinator this week.
Report: Al Golden emerges as top choice for NFL defensive coordinator opening
Well, shortly after the Irish lost to Ohio State, NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported that Golden is a “top candidate” for the Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator position, as they waited out for Notre Dame season to end.
Report: Notre Dame defensive coordinator finalizing deal to become Bengals' DC
The Cincinnati Bengals are reportedly finalizing a deal to make Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden their next DC.
Bengals hiring Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden as new DC
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.
Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden reportedly favored by Bengals for same job
The Cincinnati Bengals are reportedly looking to hire Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden for the same job.
NFL Rumors: Bengals Eye Notre Dame's Al Golden for DC Opening After CFP Title Loss
A Cincinnati Bengals homecoming could be in the works for Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden. Albert Breer of The MMQB reported Tuesday that the
Notre Dame Gets Immediate Bad News on Coordinator After National Title Game
"Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden has emerged as a top candidate to be the Bengals new DC," Rapoport wrote on X.
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Anyway, Golden has been the DC at Notre Dame since 2022, and had signed a contract extension before the 2024 season. The Irish produced some pretty good defenses under Golden, including this season, ...