The Cincinnati Bengals have hired a new defensive assistant, and the reigning Super Bowl champions are quite familiar with the coach. Former Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Sean Desai has reached a deal to become a senior defensive assistant with the Bengals,

Taylor already remade the top of the defensive coaching staff after the season ended by firing Lou Anarumo and bringing back Al Golden, his former linebackers coach, as the new coordinator. Also new for Golden is defensive line coach Jerry Montgomery and linebackers coach and defensive run game coordinator Mike Hodges.

Accordingly, the Bengals are reportedly beefing up their defensive staff. Cincinnati is hiring former Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Sean Desai as a senior defensive assistant, according to a Monday afternoon report from Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

The Cincinnati Bengals are putting the finishing touches on its coaching staff this week. Per multiple reports, the team is hiring Sean Desai as a senior defensive assistant. Desai, who's turning 42 in April,

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports the Bengals are hiring former Eagles DC and Rams senior defensive assistant Sean Desai in a senior role on their defensive staff.