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

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

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.

The Lions are the No. 1 seed in the NFC for the first time and host the Washington Commanders Saturday in the divisional round. With a win, the Lions could reach the NFC championship game for a second consecutive year and host the game for the first time in franchise history.

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.

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.

Al Golden has reportedly informed Notre Dame that he is leaving for the Cincinnati Bengals after 3 seasons with the Irish.

The No. 6 seed Washington Commanders (12-5) pulled off a stunning upset on Saturday night, knocking out the No. 1 seed Detroit Lions (15-2) on the road, 45-31.

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

Notre Dame football’s outstanding defensive coordinator has earned a promotion to coach in the professional ranks. On Wednesday, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported the Cincinnati Bengals are set to hire Al Golden for the same position.