The Cincinnati Bengals are reportedly finalizing a deal to make Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden their next DC.

Al Golden, the defensive coordinator for Notre Dame, is set to join the Cincinnati Bengals as their new defensive coordinator. This move comes after Lou Anarumo, the previous defen

ESPN's Pete Thamel reported Wednesday afternoon that Golden, the defensive coordinator for Notre Dame this season, has informed the school of his decision to join the Bengals.

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

The Bengals named Scott Peters as offensive line coach and Michael McCarthy as assistant offensive line coach.

ATLANTA -- 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.

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden is expected to become the defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals, according to a Wednesday evening report from Pete Thamel of ESPN. He has informed the officials at Notre Dame of his decision.

Golden is expected to be in Cincinnati on Thursday to sign on as defensive coordinator, according to multiple reports.

As Detroit processes the fallout from Saturday's disappointing end to the best season in Lions club history, significant changes could be on the horizon with both OC Ben Johnson and DC Aaron Glenn potentially leaving for head coaching gigs.

After losing in the CFP final, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish's defensive coordinator has his sights set on the NFL, and one team is already interested.

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