Atlanta Falcons, Defensive Coordinator

Falcons' New Defensive Coordinator Will Call Plays, Not Raheem Morris
Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich will handle play-calling duties, though the process of building a scheme will include lots of collaboration.
Watch: Falcons introduce defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich
After interviewing a handful of candidates, the Atlanta Falcons hired Jeff Ulbrich for their defensive coordinator vacancy last week. The team held a press conference in Flowery Branch to introduce Ulbrich on Monday morning.
Falcons add pair of defensive assistants under new coordinator
The defense was heavily criticized by first-year Atlanta head coach Raheem Morris after the Falcons ended the season with back-to-back overtime losses (with a combined 74 points allowed). Morris was the Los Angeles Rams' defensive coordinator for three seasons before taking over in Atlanta last January.
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.
Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich reveals regrets about his stint as Jets interim coach
Jeff Ulbrich expressed some regrets about the way he handled his 12-game stint as the New York Jets interim coach as he looked ahead on Monday to his new job as defensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons.
Falcons DC Jeff Ulbrich looks to innovate struggling defense
The Falcons' defensive struggles resulted in another non-playoff season, which is somehing Ulbrich hopes to correct.
5 quick takeaways for Falcons fans from Jeff Ulbrich’s press conference
Nine days after being named the defensive coordinator of the Falcons, Jeff Ulbrich spoke to the Atlanta media for nearly 20 minutes Monday.
Falcons DC Jeff Ulbrich explains one major change in philosophy
As an NFL coach, Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich has been around the block. Over the last 10 years, Ulbrich has been a position coach, assistant head coach, defensive coordinator and interim head coach.
Falcons' new defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich opens up about his hiring, rejecting ‘buddy talk' narrative
The Atlanta Falcons officially introduced their new defensive coordinator, Jeff Ulbrich, on Monday morning. The 47-year-old coach was welcomed with a press conference where the media had the chance to ask questions and get to know the newest addition to the Falcons' coaching staff.
Falcons Defensive Coordinator Vows to Improve Pass Rush: 'Has to be Fixed'
New defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich said his top priority is affecting opposing quarterbacks -- long a thorn in the ...
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Falcons hire DL coach, defensive passing game coordinator
The Falcons fired defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake and defensive line coach Jay Rodgers after an underwhelming season in ...
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Falcons hire former Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich as defensive coordinator
The Atlanta Falcons have decided on their next defensive coordinator after making a change just one year into Raheem Morris' reign as head coach. Former New York Jets defensive coordinator ...
What the Bears are getting in new defensive coordinator Dennis Allen
We spoke with John Sigler of Saints Wire to give us a rundown on what we can expect from new Bears defensive coordinator ...
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What Falcons need in a defensive coordinator
The Falcons finished with the 10th-worst rush defense EPA (-9.9) in the league. Atlanta announced Tuesday that it had interviewed University of Michigan defensive coordinator Don "Wink" ...
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Atlanta Falcons Defensive Coordinator Search Could Come Down to 2
In an official team announcement, the Atlanta Falcons announced they had parted ways with first year defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake. "After a thorough evaluation of the season, and with ...
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Falcons interview Steve Wilks and Steelers' Grady Brown in ongoing search for defensive coordinator
The Atlanta Falcons announced Friday they interviewed former San Francisco defensive coordinator Steve Wilks and Pittsburgh Steelers secondary coach Grady Brown as the team continued its search ...
Falcons Named Team to Watch for Breakout LB in NFL Free Agency
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler wrote the Atlanta Falcons are a team to watch with a New York Jets linebacker during 2025 free agency.
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Can New Defensive Coordinator Fix Atlanta Falcons?
Bob Donnan-Imagn Images The Falcons will have a new defensive coordinator in 2025, but can we expect an immediate turnaround with the pieces in place? A.J. Terrell signed a contract extension ...