The Cincinnati Bengals did more than watch Ohio State knock off Notre Dame 34-23 for the 2025 National Championship. Cincy was looking at its top target at defensive coordinator Al Golden. The Fighting Irish DC has emerged “as the top candidate” for the Bengals’ opening,

According to Albert Breer, the Bengals are waiting for the dust to settle on Notre Dame’s season and plan on bringing in Notre Dame DC Al Golden for an interview for their defensive coordinator job sometime over the next 48 hours.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero report that the Cincinnati Bengals are finalizing a deal with Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden, who is expected to become the team's next defensive coordinator.

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Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden will interview for the same job with the Cincinnati Bengals, according to a report from On3’s Pete Nakos. Nakos said the interview will take place within the next 48 hours — in a report that came out Tuesday afternoon — and that the “current expectation” is Golden will leave the Irish for the NFL.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish lost Monday, but Al Golden is favored to be the Bengals' defensive coordinator this week.

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden has coached his last game with the Fighting Irish on Monday night.According to multiple reports, the Cincinnati Bengals are finalizing a deal with Golden to make him their next defensive coordinator.

The Cincinnati Bengals are finalizing a deal with Notre Dame’s Al Golden to fill their vacant defensive coordinator job, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported Wednesday.

Ravens tight end Mark Andrews broke his silence following a nightmarish Divisional Round performance against the Buffalo Bills, promising he will only become stronger from the disappointment as Baltimore seeks to break through again next season.

The Houston Texans announced on Thursday they have "amicably" parted ways with team president Greg Grissom. Grissom had assumed the role of Houston's team president since March of 2021. However, he had been with the franchise since its inaugural season in 2002.

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is known for his ability to extend and make plays with his legs. Commanders DC Joe Whitt told reporters on Thursday that if Hurts runs during the NFC Championship Game, then they'll treat him like a running back.