Falcons' New Defensive Coordinator Will Call Plays, Not Raheem Morris
Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich will handle play-calling duties, though the process of building a scheme will include lots of collaboration.
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 hire Jeff Ulbrich as defensive coordinator to replace Jimmy Lake
Former Falcons assistant coach Jeff Ulbrich, who interviewed Wednesday, was named the defensive coordinator on Saturday.
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 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 former Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich as defensive coordinator
Jeff Ulbrich takes over as the Atlanta Falcons' defensive coordinator after the team fired Jimmy Lake following an 8-9 season.
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The Atlanta Falcons are taking their time putting together a coaching staff for 2025. The team must fill two positions after dismissing defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake and defensive line coach Jay Rodgers last week.
Falcons name 2 defensive assistants under new coordinator Jeff Ulbrich | What to know
The moves come six days after Jeff Ulbrich, who spent much of last season as the New York Jets interim coach, was named the Falcons’ defensive coordinator.
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.
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 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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Falcons fire defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake after one season
There are changes coming for the Falcons' coaching staff in 2025. Atlanta fired defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake and defensive line coach Jay Rodgers after one season, the team announced ...
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Falcons Non-Committal on Defensive Coordinator Jimmy Lake's Future
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris was non-committal on defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake's future. Morris, asked during his end-of-season press conference Monday ...