The defensive overhaul for the Cincinnati Bengals continues, as two more assistants will not return for the 2025 season.
According to WLWT reporter Charlie Clifford, Bengals senior defense assistant Mark Duffner and defensive quality control coach Louie Cioffi have been let go.
Bengals senior defense assistant Mark Duffner and defensive quality control coach Louie Cioffi also will not return to the team next season per source.
That makes five departures from Cincinnati’s 2024 staff on the defensive side of ball.— Charlie Clifford (@char_cliff) January 12, 2025Duffner was hired as the team’s linebackers coach from 1997-2000, then was promoted to defensive coordinator from 2001-02.