VOTE: Who should the Falcons hire for defensive coordinator opening?
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.
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 Hiring Jeff Ulbrich As Defensive Coordinator
Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the Falcons are hiring Jeff Ulbrich as their defensive coordinator. The Falcons have already confirmed the news:
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 announce Jeff Ulbrich as their new defensive coordinator
The Falcons announced the hiring of Jeff Ulbrich as their new defensive coordinator on Saturday night. The team interviewed seven candidates this week following the firing of defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake on Jan. 11 after Lake’s one season with the team.
Falcons continue search for defensive coordinator by interviewing Jets’ interim coach Jeff Ulbrich
The Atlanta Falcons continued their search for a defensive coordinator by conducting a virtual interview with New York Jets interim coach and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich.
Falcons add Mike Rutenberg and Nate Ollie as defensive assistants under new coordinator Jeff Ulbrich
The Atlanta Falcons made moves to continue reshaping their staff of defensive coaches on Friday by naming Mike Rutenberg as defensive pass game coordinator and Nate Ollie as defensive line coach. The moves come six days after Jeff Ulbrich,
Falcons hire Nate Ollie as defensive line coach
Ollie was the assistant defensive line coach for the Texans in 2024 and he was the defensive line coach with the Colts for the two previous seasons. Prior to joining the Colts, Ol
Falcons hire DL coach, defensive passing game coordinator
The Atlanta Falcons have added two more assistants to their coaching staff, hiring Nate Ollie as the defensive line coach and Mike Rutenberg as the defensive passing game coordinator on Friday afternoon.
Falcons bring former assistant Jeff Ulbrich back to Atlanta as defensive coordinator
The Falcons have brought Jeff Ulbrich back to Atlanta, naming their former assistant as defensive coordinator.
Falcons hire DL coach Nate Ollie, defensive passing game coordinator Mike Rutenberg
The hire of Ollie is one I’m quite excited about. As I wrote earlier this month when the Falcons were set to interview Ollie, he’s a coach who has either been assistant or ful
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Falcons interview Jeff Ulbrich for defensive coordinator opening
The Atlanta Falcons have completed another interview for their defensive coordinator vacancy, the team announced on Wednesday ...
What Falcons need in a defensive coordinator
When asked about potential offseason changes, specifically the fate of first-year defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake, Morris ...
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Falcons’ search for new defensive coordinator is underway
Raheem Morris will have the option to hire a more experienced defensive coordinator to whip the defense into shape or he will stay with someone he’s more familiar with.
NFL News: Jets Interim HC Jeff Ulbrich, Falcons Agree to Contract as New DC
The Atlanta Falcons have hired New York Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich as their defensive coordinator, the team ...