FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - The Atlanta Falcons announced Saturday that they have completed an interview with Matt Eberflus for their vacant defensive coordinator position.

The Atlanta Falcons completed a virtual interview with Matt Eberflus for their defensive coordinator position, the team announced Saturday. Eberflus, 54, most recently served as head coach of the Chic

Read the recent NFL news and rumors for fantasy football. The Atlanta Falcons announced on Saturday that they interviewed former Chicago

The Atlanta Falcons interviewed former Chicago Bears head coach and Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus for their defensive coordinator role.

The former Chicago Bears head coach is the seventh person to interview virtually for the job after Jimmy Lake was fired after one season.

The Atlanta Falcons have hired former assistant Jeff Ulbrich, who spent the past four years with the New York Jets, as defensive coordinator.

Former Bears head coach Matt Eberflus continues to draw interest around the NFL as a defensive coach. Saturday, he interviewed with the Falcons for their vacant defensive coordinator position. Later in the day, though, the Falcons gave the job to former Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich.

It might not take long for Matt Eberflus to find his next gig. The Falcons announced that they interviewed the former Bears head coach for their defensive coordinator job.

Ben Johnson will look to rebuild the Chicago Bears from the ground up. The Bears introduced their new head coach on Wednesday. Johnson quickly began rearranging his staff for the 2025 season. According to The Athletic's Adam Jahns,

There is little margin for error when selecting the next head coach to lead an NFL franchise. Leadership skills are crucial factors in their hiring decisions.

Analysis: The Bears coaching staff failed but there are some members of it who could be valued if given the chance by the in-coming Ben Johnson regime.