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Locker Room Interviews: Jordan Battle, Joseph Ossai on Bengals' New-Look Defense, Trash Talk, Al Golden's Impact & more

Author: Cincinnati Bengals Talk, HMA August 1, 2025 Duration: 8:42

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The Cincinnati Bengals' defense is in need of a bounce-back year under the leadership of new defensive coordinator Al Golden. Safety Jordan Battle and defensive end Joseph Ossai share their thoughts on Al Golden, a re-energized defense, training camp trash talk and more in this exclusive interview from Elise Jesse.

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