Golden played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions and professionally for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL).

Jan 23, 2025 · Six players Golden coached at Notre Dame went on to be selected in the 2023 and ’24 NFL drafts. Despite finishing 25th in the league in total defense (348.3 yards allowed per …

6 days ago · After Al Golden officially accepted the job to become the Cincinnati Bengals' defensive coordinator, Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman encouraged Golden to take …

Jan 22, 2025 · Al Golden's coaching history: A Nittany Lion product. In his coaching career, Golden is well-traveled and experienced. His first influence in the college game was Joe …

Jan 22, 2025 · SOUTH BEND — After three exemplary seasons guiding the Notre Dame football defense, Al Golden is making a U-turn back to the NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals.. Golden, 55, will …

Jan 23, 2025 · Golden, fresh off leading Notre Dame's suffocating pro-style scheme to a national championship game appearance, returns to take over the defense Lou Anarumo led for six …

Jan 24, 2025 · Al has a great football mind and will bring a smart, physical, aggressive approach to our defense." More: Ties to both sides for Jersey Shore football product Al Golden in Notre …

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 …

Jan 7, 2025 · He has been back to the stadium twice since his Miami tenure ended, so this won’t be his first look around his old stomping grounds; Golden was on the NFL staffs in Detroit and …

As linebackers coach, Golden’s squad helped key a massive defensive turnaround that saw the team rank 10th in the NFL in total defense, a 17-spot improvement over 2017 and 10th in rush …