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.
Manuel began his NFL coaching career with the Seattle Seahawks under Dan Quinn in 2012. He was a defensive assistant in Seattle when the team won the Super Bowl during 2013 and served as the Seahawks assistant secondary coach in 2014.
The Atlanta Falcons have hired their new defensive coordinator. Atlanta is hiring former New York Jets defensive coordinator and interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
Jeff Ulbrich takes over as the Atlanta Falcons' defensive coordinator after the team fired Jimmy Lake following an 8-9 season.
The Atlanta Falcons have hired former assistant Jeff Ulbrich, who spent the past four years with the New York Jets, as defensive coordinator.
It was widely assumed that Glenn and Washington Commanders assistant GM Lance Newmark were a package deal. After all, they worked together for three years with the Detroit Lions, and both were present Tuesday at the team facility for second interviews. Newmark was the first GM candidate to get a second (in-person) interview.
The Atlanta Falcons have named Jeff Ulbrich as defensive coordinator, the team announced Saturday. Ulbrich arrives in Atlanta after four seasons as defensive coordinator for the New York Jets while also serving as the team’s interim head coach the final 13 weeks of the 2024 season.
Smith served as offensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans under head coach Mike Vrabel. He played a big role in Derrick Henry becoming one of the top running backs in the NFL as well as resurrecting the career of quarterback Ryan Tannehill.
There are some excellent free agents who may follow new Falcons DC Jeff Ulbrich. Following the firing of Jimmy Lake, Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris searched for his new defensive coordinator. He landed on Jeff Ulbrich, a familiar face he worked closely with most recently in 2020.
It's as if the Falcons have turned the clock back to 2020 bringing back Jeff Ulbrich as the new/old defensive coordinator. Raheem Morris rebuilding a staff that