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,

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.

According to Albert Breer, the Bengals are waiting for the dust to settle on Notre Dame’s season and plan on bringing in Notre Dame DC Al Golden for an interview for their defensive coordinator job sometime over the next 48 hours.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive coordinator Al Golden is on the heels of an NFL job after the Fighting Irish lost to the Ohio State Buckeyes in the College Football Playoff national championship game Monday.

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 has coached his last game with the Fighting Irish on Monday night.According to multiple reports, the Cincinnati Bengals are finalizing a deal with Golden to make him their next defensive coordinator.

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.

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