The Bengals have finalized an agreement to make Al Golden their next defensive coordinator. They're also hiring Jerry Montgomery to be their defensive line coach according to Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic.

The Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator job has been open for more than two weeks now, but there hasn't been much movement on a possible hiring and now we know why: The team was waiting for Notre Dame to finish its season.

Cincinnati is finalizing a deal to hire Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden to run its defense. Golden helped lead the Fighting Irish to Monday night’s College Football Playoff national championship game where they lost to Ohio State. He is expected to officially sign with the team on Thursday.

Polarizing former Miami head coach Al Golden is leaving Notre Dame to return to the Cincinnati Bengals as defensive coordinator.

The Cincinnati Bengals are hiring Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden as their defensive coordinator, according to multiple reports. Golden will replace Lou Anarumo, whom the Bengals fired at the conclusion of their season. The Colts hired Anarumo as their defensive coordinator on Monday.

The Fighting Irish could make an internal hire when it comes to replacing their departed defensive coordinator

Al Golden has emerged as a key name in the NFL coaching rumor mill after a strong stint as Notre Dame's defensive coordinator, sparking interest from the Cincinnati Bengals

Al Golden orchestrated a Notre Dame defense that ranked top 10 nationally across myriad categories and spurred the Fighting Irish's run to Monday night's College Football Playoff Championship. Along the way,