Cincinnati Bengals Closing in on Al Golden for Defensive Coordinator Job

CINCINNATI — The Bengals are bringing in Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden for an interview in the next 48 hours according to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer.
"If everything goes to play, [they'll] hire him as their next defensive coordinator," Breer tweeted. "They'll get their top choice."
We reported that the Bengals were down to two candidates last week: Golden and Patrick Graham.
Golden is the leader in the clubhouse and should be the Bengals defensive coordinator in the coming days.
"All signs point to (Al) Golden," league sources told BengalsTalk.com.
Look for the Bengals to finalize things with the 55-year-old in the coming days.
Sources: The Bengals are waiting for the dust to clear on Notre Dame’s season, but plan is to bring Irish DC Al Golden in for an interview in the next 48 hours and—if everything goes to plan—hire him as their next defensive coordinator.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) January 21, 2025
So they’ll get their top choice.
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