Bengals Hire Defensive Coaches Montgomery, Hodges

The Cincinnati Bengals have officially hired Jerry Montgomery as the defensive line coach and run game coordinator, and Mike Hodges as the linebackers coach, as part of their restructured defensive staff under new defensive coordinator Al Golden. Montgomery, who previously coached the defensive line for the New England Patriots in 2024 and spent nine seasons with the Green Bay Packers, brings nearly two decades of coaching experience. Hodges joins the Bengals after eight seasons with the New Orleans Saints, where he served as linebackers coach for the last five years. These hires come after the Bengals decided to part ways with former defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo. The moves are part of a broader effort to revitalize the team's defensive strategy for the upcoming season.