The Bengals moved on from Lou Anarumo and brought in Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden. Golden has spent time in Cincinnati before and officially made his return after he

CINCINNATI — Former Notre Dame linebacker Jack Kiser had glowing things to say about new Bengals defensive coordinator Al Golden at the 2025 NFL Combine. Kiser played under Golden for the past few seasons and the veteran linebacker was with the program for this entire decade.

according to a report Monday from NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Desai spent last season as a senior defensive assistant for the Los Angeles Rams. Desai goes back several years with Al Golden, who became the Bengals' defensive coordinator in January.

Some incumbent players are favored by a revamped coaching staff while others are trending toward the team parting ways with them.

In 2024, Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy ran the 40-yard dash in 4.21 seconds, which is recognized as the NFL Scouting Combine’s fastest. On Saturday, Golden had the fastest 40 among this combine’s crop of wide receivers as he recorded a 4.29-second showing in the 40.

Texas WR Matthew Golden is rapidly climbing draft boards, with experts like Todd McShay predicting he could be the top wide receiver in this year's NFL draft.