Here are the most likely candidates and chances they replace Lou Anarumo as the next Bengals defensive coordinator.

CINCINNATI — The Bengals are interviewing Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham for their defensive coordinator job on Tuesday according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Graham has been the Raiders defensive coordinator for the past three seasons. His contract is up in Las Vegas.

With the Cincinnati Bengals pivoting off Lou Anarumo as their defensive coordinator, all signs point to them replacing him after the College Football Playoff runs its course. Their top choice is coaching in that game and has ties to the Bengals franchise.

In his most recent stint as the Raiders’ defensive coordinator, Graham oversaw a defense ranked No. 25 in points allowed per game, No. 15 in passing yards, No. 13 in rushing yards and No. 21 in sacks.

According to SI.com's Drae Harris' sources, the Cincinnati Bengals have two finalists for their defensive-coordinator job, and Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham is one of them. Graham,

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Bengals will interview Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham for the same position on Tuesday. Graham, 45, is one of the candidates mentioned for the Jacksonville Jaguars head coaching job, but his contract with the Raiders is up and he’s free to interview for other coordinator jobs now.

Zac Taylor on Bengals Firing Coaches, Including Lou Anarumo and Frank Pollack.mp4CINCINNATI — The Bengals interviewed Patrick Graham for their defensive coordinator job earlier this week. The former Raiders,

On Black Monday, the Cincinnati Bengals fired Lou Anarumo and embarked on a nationwide search for their next defensive coordinator. After six years under Anarumo a fresh start could be beneficial to both parties.

The Bengals are on the prowl to find a replacement for Lou Anarumo and have found two defensive coordinator candidates from rival teams.

Patrick Graham’s options are completely open at the moment. He is among a handful of hot names for a number of head coaching opening, including the Jaguars who requested to interview him, but since his contract is up with the Raiders, he can pretty much whatever he wants without the Raiders permission.

Narrowly missing out on a playoff berth after entering the season with Super Bowl aspirations, the Bengals fired longtime defensive

Cincinnati is moving quickly to work to hire Anarumo's replacement and, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, there are already two targets in sight.