Jeff Ulbrich Scheme, Coverage: Falcons' Changes Under New Defensive Coordinator
The Atlanta Falcons' defense will look different in several ways under newly hired defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich.
Former Falcons defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen finds a new home
Former Falcons defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen has found a new home, joining the Bills as a senior defensive assistant, according to Bruce Feldman. The Jaguars finished the 2024 campaign dead last in passing yards allowed and 31st in total defense.
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.
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.
Ex-Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen reportedly joins Buffalo Bills
Former Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen is joining the Buffalo Bills as a senior defensive assistant. Nielsen's departure comes after a single season in Jacksonville, where the team struggled defensively.
Report: Former Jaguars' coach joining Bills staff
Former Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen is expected to join the Buffalo Bills coaching staff, according to The Athletic's Bruce Feldman. Nielsen will be a senior defensive assistant with the Bills,
Experienced and coveted defensive coordinator is joining Buffalo Bills coaching staff
Former New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons and Jacksonville Jaguars Defensive Coordinator Ryan Nielsen is joining the Buffalo Bills coaching staff as a senior defensive assistant. The Athletic's Bruce Feldman reported that "Former Jaguars and Falcons defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen is expected to join the Bills staff as a senior defensive assistant.
Former Jaguars DC Ryan Nielsen joins Bills coaching staff
Ryan Nielsen has served as a defensive coordinator on three different teams over the past three years. He will not have another DC gig in 2025, but he has landed a new opportunity in the NFL.
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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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’ search for new defensive coordinator is underway
former Saints coach Dennis Allen is a hot defensive coordinator candidate. He’s set to interview with the Colts, according to ESPN. Allen, who was born in Atlanta, is the son of former Falcons ...
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Atlanta Falcons Defensive Coordinator Search Could Come Down to 2
He served as Morris's defensive coordinator in Atlanta when Morris was promoted by the Falcons to interim head coach in 2020. After a 10-year playing career for the 49ers, Ulbrich coached his ...
Buffalo Bills set to make intriguing hire on defensive side of the ball
The Buffalo Bills are adding another strong defensive mind to their coaching staff. Bruce Feldman reported on Thursday that ...
Ex Coach: Falcons DB Jessie Bates III 'Shown His Worth in Atlanta'
Two years removed from their last season together, Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo remains fond of Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III.