The defensive issues that contributed to the Cincinnati Bengals missing the playoffs led to major changes on Monday, when four assistants were fired — three on that side of the ball.

After missing out on the postseason, the Cincinnati Bengals are making some changes to the coaching staff, particularly at the top of their defensive masthead. On Monday, the team fired defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo after six seasons with the franchise,

According to The Athletic’s Paul Dehner Jr., the Bengals also fired offensive line coach Frank Pollack, linebacker coach James Bettcher and defensive line coach Marion Hobby. The firings come along areas that not only underperformed but failed to get the most out of notable developmental draft picks.

The Cincinnati Bengals, 9-8 during each of the last two seasons, fired defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, offensive line coach Frank Pollack, linebacker coach James Bettcher and defensive line coach Marion Hobby.

A minor upswing to close the season couldn't save Lou Anarumo's job. The Cincinnati Bengals fired the defensive coordinator on Monday, per NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.

The Bengals fired defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo on Monday after missing the postseason for the second straight season.

After six years with the Bengals, defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo was fired on Monday after Cincinnati's defense cratered in 2024

The Bengals fired defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo and offensive line coach Frank Pollack on Monday. Cincinnati (9-8) missed the playoffs in the AFC, coming up short despite a five-game winning

Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo talks on the sideline in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 16 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns at

The Cincinnati Bengals have made changes to their coaching staff, including the departure of defensive line coach Marion Hobby. Hobby, who joined the Bengals in 2021, has 10 years of NFL coaching experience.