The Bengals were initially targeting Jack Del Rio as the team’s next defensive coordinator.
However, it appears another former head coach/defensive play-caller is an option for Zac Taylor’s first staff in Cincinnati.
According to NFL reporter Alex Marvez, Saints defensive coordinator Dennis Allen is in consideration for the job:
Source tells me a candidate that has popped up on @Bengals radar as a potential defensive coordinator - current @saints DC Dennis Allen. As @AKinkhabwala first reported, Darren Rizzi expected to replace Mike Westhoff as NO special teams coach.