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

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.

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

Simmons signed a one-year, $7.5-million contract with the Falcons in the preseason after an injury to DeMarcco Hellams. However, because of the two-void years added to his deal, he carries a $3.2-million dead cap hit for the Falcons in 2025 and $1.6 million in 2026.

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

A familiar face has made his way back to Flowery Branch and this time, it’s as the Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator.

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

On Saturday, Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network reports that the Falcons are expected to hire Jeff Ulbrich as their new defensive coordinator. Atlanta parted ways with defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake at the conclusion of this season.

The New York Jets gave Jeff Ulbrich an opportunity to run the team for the final three months of the 2024 regular season. While things didn't go exactly as expected, the interim head coach has found a new home away from Florham Park...and a familiar place for him in fact.

Eddie George, the former Tennessee Titans All-Pro and current Tennessee State football coach, will interview for the Chicago Bears' head coach opening