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

Jan 27, 2025 · It was just a week ago tonight that Al Golden was coaching Notre Dame's defense in the national championship game against Ohio State. We all know how that game went as...

Golden completed his 31st year coaching and second season at Notre Dame in 2023. The Irish defense finished off the 2023 season as one of the top units in the country. Notre Dame ranked first the country in pass efficiency defense (94.91), second in red zone defense (.706), fourth in pass yards allowed (154.2) and eighth in total defense (282.9).

Jan 21, 2025 · Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden has done his best to deflect attention from his NFL prospects, but the writing has been on the wall for weeks. With the College Football Playoff...

Jan 27, 2025 · New Bengals defensive coordinator Al Golden is back in Cincinnati. After the contract was signed, we got to hear more from Golden about what brought him back to Cincinnati during an interview...

Jan 17, 2025 · The 55-year-old’s transformation from player to coach wasn’t just natural—it was transformative. Now, Golden has completed his 31st year in coaching and third season at Notre Dame in 2024 (he joined Notre Dame in 2022). Let’s dive into detail about Al Golden.

Jan 7, 2025 · DANIA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Choose your Al Golden storyline for Thursday’s Orange Bowl. He’ll be coaching against Penn State, his alma mater and the school where he was a captain. He’ll be coaching again at Hard Rock Stadium, where Miami fans booed him off the field in his final game leading the Hurricanes.

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 was the Bengals...

Dec 31, 2024 · Though Golden is no longer the rising star he was when he got the Miami job, he’s still only 55. A deep CFP run would boost his resume if he wants another shot at being a head coach.

Jan 22, 2025 · Al has a great football mind and will bring a smart, physical, aggressive approach to our defense." I asked Al Golden if college & pro football have grown more similar over the years.