The Cincinnati Bengals made the hire of Al Golden as the team's new defensive coordinator official on Thursday afternoon. Head coach Zac Taylor fired Lou Anarumo immediately after the season and held a limited search in hiring his replacement. It was clear from the begining that Taylor wanted to hire Golden for the position.

Al Golden agreed to return to Cincinnati on Wednesday after three seasons as Notre Dame's defensive coordinator, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the decision has not been announced. More: 3 Wolverines, 3 ex-Spartans make ESPN list of top 100 college football players from '24-25

The Bengals have made it official with their new defensive coordinator. Cincinnati announced that the club has hired Al Golden for the role. "Al is a very highly regarded coach, and we are excited to welcome him back to the Bengals as defensive coordinator,

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Scott Peters Instant ReactionCINCINNATI — There are plenty of solid veteran guard options for the Bengals to target in free agency this March. One of those is Jaguars free agent right-guard Brandon Scherff.

Bengals Defensive Coordinator Al Golden on Developing PlayersCINCINNATI — The Athletic released a fresh two-round mock draft this week and had Cincinnati taking Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III with the 17th pick.

Bengals Defensive Coordinator Al Golden on Developing PlayersCINCINNATI — The Enquirer's Kelsey Conway chatted with Bengals Director of Player Personnel Duke Tobin this week about a few topics, most notably contract extensions for Ja'Marr Chase and Trey Hendrickson.

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