(WXYZ) -- The Bengals are "in negotiations" to hire Lions defensive coordinator Teryl Austin as their defensive coordinator, according to a report from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Sources: The #Bengals are in negotiations to make former #Lions DC Teryl Austin their new defensive coordinator. Not done yet, but headed that way.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 8, 2018
Austin has served as Lions defensive coordinator since the 2014 season. He and offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter interviewed for the head coaching vacancy on January 2.
While Detroit allowed Austin to interview with Cincinnati, the team blocked him from interviewing with Green Bay last week.