Alfred James Golden Jr.[ 1 ] (born July 4, 1969) is an American football coach and former tight end who is the defensive coordinator of the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL).

6 days ago · The Cincinnati Bengals continued their busy offseason with the introduction of newly-hired defensive coordinator, Al Golden, formerly of Notre Dame.

Jan 23, 2025 · Golden first broke into NFL coaching with the Detroit Lions, where he served as tight ends coach from 2016-17 and linebackers coach from '18-19.

Jan 23, 2025 · Al Golden’s return to the Cincinnati Bengals was made official Thursday, with the franchise announcing he was hired as defensive coordinator.

Jan 24, 2025 · Former Red Bank Catholic star Al Golden, fresh off Notre Dame's run to the CFP title game, is returning to the NFL as Bengals defensive coordinator

Jan 23, 2025 · Al Golden agreed to return to Cincinnati on Wednesday after three seasons as Notre Dame’s defensive coordinator. The Bengals announced the hiring Thursday. Golden …

Jan 22, 2025 · 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...

Jan 22, 2025 · Here are five things to know about Golden, his past influences and his latest work in the game. All things Bengals: Latest Cincinnati Bengals news, schedule, roster, stats, injury updates and more.

Jan 22, 2025 · Two days after the Fighting Irish lost in the national championship game to Ohio State, they lost Al Golden, who will become Bengals defensive coordinator.

Jan 22, 2025 · Notre Dame is on the search for a new defensive coordinator as Al Golden is headed back to the NFL. According to reports from multiple outlets, Golden has told Notre Dame brass that he is...