Jan 18, 2025 · This news comes after the Falcons interviewed seven candidates throughout the week, following the firing of former defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake on Jan. 11 after one year with the team.

6 days ago · — The Atlanta Falcons announced two hires for their defensive coaching staff Thursday. ... Both Rutenberg and Ollie worked with new Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich with the New York ...

Jan 14, 2025 · The Atlanta Falcons are actively searching for their next defensive coordinator after the organization parted ways with Jimmy Lake on Jan. 11. He was with the organization for one year.

5 days ago · He served three years as the Jaguars assistant defensive backs coach (2013-15) and later became the assistant linebackers coach from 2018 to 2019. 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 ...

2 days ago · The Atlanta Falcons officially introduced their new defensive coordinator, Jeff Ulbrich, on Monday morning. The 47-year-old coach was welcomed with a press conference where the media had the ...

5 days ago · The Atlanta Falcons have continued to reshape their staff of defensive coaches by naming Mike Rutenberg as defensive pass game coordinator and Nate Ollie as defensive line coach. ... was named the Falcons’ defensive coordinator. Former defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake and defensive line coach Jay Rodgers were fired following the Falcons’ 8 ...

5 days ago · 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. Rutenberg, 43, spent the past four seasons as the ...

Jan 19, 2025 · ATLANTA (AP) — The Falcons brought Jeff Ulbrich back to Atlanta, naming their former assistant as defensive coordinator on Saturday night. Ulbrich, who spent much of last season as the New York Jets’ interim coach, takes over a defense that earned criticism from first-year coach Raheem Morris for the team’s 8-9 finish.

2 days ago · The Falcons' new defensive coordinator envisions “something that’s maybe never been done before scheme-wise.” ... Atlanta was 23rd in points allowed (24 per game), 29th in yards per play ...

2 days ago · 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. The former New York Jets interim head coach previously coached in Atlanta from 2015 to 2020 with Raheem Morris.