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 to hire Mike Rutenberg as defensive pass game coordinator
Ulbrich was New York’s defensive coordinator before serving as interim head coach after Robert Saleh’s firing during the 2024 season. Atlanta hired Ulbrich to replace Jimmy Lake, who was fired after one season under head coach Raheem Morris.
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, Nate Ollie to coaching staff
The Atlanta Falcons added to their coaching staff on Friday, naming Mike Rutenberg as defensive pass game coordinator and Nate Ollie as defensive line coach. The moves come six days after former New York Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich was named the Falcons' new defensive coordinator.
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 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 Name Two New Assistants to Defensive Coaching Staff
The Atlanta Falcons continued to add fresh faces to their defensive coaching staff. The team announced on Jan. 24 that they hired Mike Rutenberg as defensive passing game coordinator and Nate Ollie as defensive line coach.
Atlanta Falcons continue coaching staff shake-up
The Falcons have seemingly made changes to their coaching staff every season since COVID, and it continued with the firing of Jimmy Lake this offseason.
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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: Dennis Allen Reportedly to Be Hired as Bears DC on Ben Johnson's Staff
There will reportedly be a notable name on Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson's staff in his first year at the helm. NFL ...