# Al Golden

Defensive Coordinator, Cincinnati Bengals (CIN).

## Quick Facts
- **Role:** Defensive Coordinator
- **Team:** Cincinnati Bengals (CIN)
- **NFL experience:** 33 years
- **Reports to:** Zac Taylor (Head Coach)
- **Coaching tree:** see Coaching Trees

## Background
Al Golden completed his first season as the Bengals' defensive coordinator and his 33rd as a coach in 2025. A former linebackers coach for the Bengals from 2020-21, he returned to Cincinnati following three seasons ('22-24) as defensive coordinator at the University of Notre Dame.

## Scheme & Fantasy Angle
As defensive coordinator, Golden directs the Bengals' defense; the unit's effectiveness shapes game scripts that influence how often Cincinnati's high-powered offense is on the field.

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