Cincy Jungle · Jan 25, 2025
Bengals to retain Charles Burks for 2025, per report
Albert Cesare / The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORKThe Cincinnati Bengals officially have their new defensive coordinator in former Notre Dame DC Al Golden, and they’re expected to retain the services of current cornerbacks coach Charles Burks, according to James Rapien.
The Bengals’ defense was a disaster in 2024 and was the major contributor to the fact the team couldn’t sneak into the NFL Playoffs with an MVP-caliber season from Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase’s Triple Crown.
Due to multiple injuries in the secondary, including to Dax Hill and DJ Turner, as well as Cam Taylor-Britt’s regression, the defense couldn’t seem to keep opposing offenses off the field or out of the end zone.
