The Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator job has been open for more than two weeks now, but there hasn't been much movement on a possible hiring and now we know why: The team was waiting for Notre Dame to finish its season.

Report: Cincinnati Bengals Head Coach Zac Taylor 'Paused' Defensive Coordinator Search to Speak With Al Golden

Here are the most likely candidates and chances they replace Lou Anarumo as the next Bengals defensive coordinator.

In his most recent stint as the Raiders’ defensive coordinator, Graham oversaw a defense ranked No. 25 in points allowed per game, No. 15 in passing yards, No. 13 in rushing yards and No. 21 in sacks.

CINCINNATI — The Bengals are interviewing Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham for their defensive coordinator job on Tuesday according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Graham has been the Raiders defensive coordinator for the past three seasons. His contract is up in Las Vegas.

Update: Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden has emerged as one of the top candidates to become the Cincinnati Bengals’ next DC. This, according to NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport. Now that Notre Dame has fallen to Ohio State in the national championship,

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Bengals will interview Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham for the same position on Tuesday. Graham, 45, is one of the candidates mentioned for the Jacksonville Jaguars head coaching job, but his contract with the Raiders is up and he’s free to interview for other coordinator jobs now.

CINCINNATI — The Bengals' defensive coordinator search appears to be coming to an end. "All signs point to Al Golden," league sources told BengalsTalk.com. Golden is one of two finalists for the job. Former Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham is the other.

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor ... two interviews with former Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham and DeMarcus Covington who most recently served as the New England ...

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CINCINNATI — The Bengals are interviewing Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham for their defensive coordinator job on Tuesday according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. This post will be ...

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