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.
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 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.
Atlanta Falcons hire Jeff Ulbrich as defensive coordinator
The Atlanta Falcons have found their new defensive coordinator, officially hiring Jeff Ulbrich on Saturday evening. The team interviewed seven different candidates but opt for the familiar face.
Falcons add to defensive coaching staff
Mike Rutenberg was named the defensive passing game coordinator and Kevin Ollie as the defensive line coach by the Falcons on Friday.
Atlanta Falcons announce new coach
The Atlanta Falcons had one of the most perplexing offseasons last go-around. After signing veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to a major extension, Atlanta proceeded to draft quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
Falcons Recap: Coaching Hires, Draft Targets, Free Agency News
Jeff Ulbrich replaced Jimmy Lake as defensive coordinator last week and the Falcons made two more additions to their staff on Friday. In today’s recap, we look at the latest coaching hires, ESPN’s new mock draft,
Falcons add Mike Rutenberg and Nate Ollie as defensive assistants under new coordinator Jeff Ulbrich
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Firing the defensive coordinator brought along with you is far from ideal. But the Falcons are admitting their lapse in judgement thus far in the process of finding Lake's replacement. Atlanta ...
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Mel Kiper Jr. released his first NFL Mock Draft on ESPN, and he has the Atlanta Falcons taking defensive end Shemar Stewart ...