The Atlanta Falcons have interviewed seven candidates for their defensive coordinator vacancy, and six share the same trait: experience with NFL play-calling.

In January 2025, former New York Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich was hired as the team’s defensive coordinator after working in that same role in an interim capacity with Morris after Quinn’s firing.

Jeff Ulbrich is returning to the Atlanta Falcons as defensive coordinator, the team announced Saturday night. Ulbrich was the New York Jets' defensive coordinator over the past four seasons and served as interim head coach for the final 12 games of the 2024 season.

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. Ulbrich,

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to face off against a new Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator in Jeff Ulbrich.

The Falcons have brought Jeff Ulbrich back to Atlanta, naming their former assistant as defensive coordinator.

On Friday, the Atlanta Falcons signed defensive lineman LaCale London to a reserve/future contract, bringing their total to 15 players. The veteran defender spent the last two years on the Falcons practice squad but did not appear in a game this season.

Atlanta has spent this week looking into several candidates for the vacant defensive coordinator position. With the interview process complete, a decision has quickly been made.

The Atlanta Falcons have hired former assistant Jeff Ulbrich, who spent the past four years with the New York Jets, as defensive coordinator.

The Atlanta Falcons completed an interview with former Bears head coach Matt Eberflus for their defensive coordinator vacancy.

Pittsburgh Steelers secondary coach Grady Brown interviewed for the Atlanta Falcons’ vacant defensive coordinator job.