The Cincinnati Bengals have officially hired Al Golden as the new defensive coordinator, the team announced Thursday.
Golden, 55, previously served as the Bengals’ linebackers coach from 2020-21 before spending the past three seasons (2022-24) as defensive coordinator at Notre Dame. He also held the title of linebackers coach for the Fighting Irish from 2022-23.
“Al is a very highly regarded coach, and we are excited to welcome him back to the Bengals as defensive coordinator,” said head coach Zac Taylor in a press release. “He understands football at every level and has had great success as a coordinator, position coach, and head coach.