The Cincinnati Bengals have been proactive in addressing their defensive woes by hiring defensive coordinator Al Golden. This move comes after a disappointing 2024 season where the Bengals' defense ranked 25th in both yards and points allowed. The team is determined to fix these issues and return to their former glory.

Zac Taylor and the Cincinnati Bengals will have a familiar face as their next defensive coordinator. Al Golden agreed to return to Cincinnati on Wednesday after three seasons as Notre Dame's defensive coordinator,

The Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator job has been open for more than two weeks now, but there hasn't been much movement on a possible hiring and now we know why: The team was waiting for Notre Dame to finish its season.