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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 Atlanta Falcons' side.

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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.

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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.

Atlanta Falcons On SI on MSN · 10d

BREAKING: Falcons Hire New Defensive Coordinator

The Atlanta Falcons have hired their new defensive coordinator. Atlanta is hiring former New York Jets defensive coordinator and interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

Falcons Wire · 5d

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 Atlanta. The defense finished 23rd in points allowed and 23rd in total yards, while ranking 31st in total sacks last season.

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Packers assistant Derrick Ansley interviews for Falcons defensive coordinator job

Green Bay Packers defensive passing game coordinator Derrick Ansley interviewed with the Atlanta Falcons for their open defensive coordinator job, the team announced Thursday. Ansley is the Falcons’ fourth interview for the job.

The New York Times · 11d

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.

Yahoo! Sports · 1d

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.

Atlanta Falcons On SI on MSN · 1d

Falcons' Jeff Ulbrich Reveals Biggest Mistakes of Jets Coaching Tenure

Atlanta Falcons newly hired defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich feels he learned several lessons in his 12-game stint as the New York Jets' interim head coach.

The New York Times · 1d

Jeff Ulbrich is back with the Falcons, vowing to build something different on defense

They wouldn’t and they won’t, Ulbrich said Monday during his introductory news conference. He said both coaches are better since that coaching staff was swept out following Ulbrich’s tenure as interim defensive coordinator under interim head coach Morris in 2020.

Augusta-Aiken WRDW-TV on MSN · 1d

Jeff Ulbrich speaks to media for first time after being named Falcons defensive coordinator

Jeff Ulbrich is making a return to Atlanta after four seasons with the New York Jets. Ulbrich’s hiring was announced on January 18th after leading the Jets as interim head coach in 12 games this past season.

USA Today2d

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 ...

ESPN13d

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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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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What makes the Falcons bringing back Jeff Ulbrich as their defensive coordinator so unique

The Falcons having a good defense comes around ... plenty to do in his first year back in Flowery Branch. Indeed, defensive coordinator hires are ultimately only as good as the players given ...