the Falcons, Ulbrich and defensive coordinator

What makes the Falcons bringing back Jeff Ulbrich as their defensive coordinator so unique
In January 2025, former New York Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich was hired as the team’s defensive coordinator after working in that same role in an interim capacity with Morris after Quinn’s firing.
Falcons tab Jeff Ulbrich as defensive coordinator
Jeff Ulbrich is returning to the Atlanta Falcons as defensive coordinator, the team announced Saturday night. Ulbrich was the New York Jets' defensive coordinator over the past four seasons and served as interim head coach for the final 12 games of the 2024 season.
Are Colts next? Falcons hire new defensive coordinator
According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, the Falcons are hiring Jeff Ulbrich to be their next defensive coordinator. Ulbrich was previously the defensive coordinator for the New York Jets and took over as the interim head coach this season after Robert Saleh was fired.
Falcons complete two more interviews for defensive opening
The Atlanta Falcons have met with six candidates for their defensive coordinator vacancy, interviewing former NFL head coach Steve Wilks and Pittsburgh Steelers secondary coach Grady Brown on Friday.
Falcons hire the Jets’ Jeff Ulbrich as defensive coordinator
The Atlanta Falcons have hired former New York Jets defensive coordinator and interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich as their defensive coordinator, the team announced Saturday night. The Falcons interviewed seven candidates for the job, but Ulbrich always was considered the favorite because of his relationship with Falcons head coach Raheem Morris.
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Two candidates — Michigan defensive coordinator Wink Martindale and New York Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich — have completed interviews while two others — former Bengals DC Lou Anarumo and former Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks — are set to meet with the team next week.
What Falcons need in a defensive coordinator
When asked about potential offseason changes, specifically the fate of first-year defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake, Morris
Report: Steve Wilks to interview with Falcons
Former Cardinals coach Steve Wilks, who was a visitor to the Falcons’ training camp last season, is set to interview with the team for the vacant defensive coordinator position next week, according to ESPN.
Steve Wilks to interview for Falcons defensive coordinator opening
The Atlanta Falcons have been linked to another name in their defensive coordinator search. According to a report from ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, former NFL head coach Steve Wilks is slated to interview with the Falcons next week.
Falcons Interview Familiar Face for Defensive Coordinator Vacancy
The Atlanta Falcons have interviewed one of the leading candidates for their defensive coordinator vacancy. Atlanta met virtually with former New York Jets defensive coordinator and interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich on Wednesday,
Falcons to interview well-traveled coach for DC job
The Falcons are interviewing longtime NFL coach Steve Wilks for their vacant defensive coordinator position, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Wilks’ most recent NFL gig was as the 49ers defensive coordinator in 2023,
Falcons hire ex-Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich as defensive coordinator
The Atlanta Falcons have found their new defensive coordinator. The team is hiring Jeff Ulbrich, the Jets' former defensive ...
Falcons bring former assistant Jeff Ulbrich back to Atlanta as defensive coordinator
The Falcons brought Jeff Ulbrich back to Atlanta, naming their former assistant as defensive coordinator on Saturday night.
Falcons Hire Former Interim Jets Head Coach Jeff Ulbrich as Defensive Coordinator
The #Falcons are hiring Jeff Ulbrich as their defensive coordinator, per sources. A former NFL linebacker, Ulbrich finished ...
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Falcons hire former Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich as defensive coordinator
The Atlanta Falcons are hiring Ulbrich as their new defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported, per ...
Falcons tab Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich as defensive coordinator
It is a return to Atlanta for Ulbrich. He was the Falcons’ linebackers coach there from 2015-20, then interim defensive ...
Jeff Ulbrich, former Jets interim head coach, named Falcons defensive coordinator
The Jets interviewed Ulbrich for their full-time coaching position, but he was always a long shot to get the job.
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49ers miss out on one potential defensive coordinator candidate
The San Francisco 49ers' list of potential defensive coordinator candidates appears to be short, and it got shorter Saturday ...
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Falcons coordinator search: Lou Anarumo set to interview Thursday
He helped the Bengals make back-to-back AFC title-game appearances in 2021 and 2022 while allowing 18.8 points per game in seven postseason matchups.