As the Cincinnati Bengals continue their search for a new defensive coordinator, they attempted to poach a coach from Columbus.
According to a report by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo, the Bengals sought an interview with new Ohio State co-defensive coordinator and secondary coach Jeff Hafley. Hafley, however, has no plans to leave Ohio State after being hired by Ryan Day just last month.
The #Bengals wanted to interview Ohio State defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley for their vacant DC job, sources tell @RapSheet. However, Im told hes not going to renege on his commitment to OSU after taking the job last month.