Atlanta Falcons Hire Jeff Ulbrich As Defensive Coordinator

The Atlanta Falcons have officially hired Jeff Ulbrich as their new defensive coordinator, following the dismissal of Jimmy Lake after one season. Ulbrich, previously the defensive coordinator for the New York Jets, also served as their interim head coach and has a history with Falcons head coach Raheem Morris, having worked together from 2015 to 2020. This marks the seventh defensive coordinator change for the Falcons in eight seasons, highlighting ongoing struggles in their defensive strategy, as they ranked 23rd in total defense last season. The San Francisco 49ers had shown interest in Ulbrich during previous coaching searches but ultimately missed out on him again. Meanwhile, the Jets are in the process of finding a new head coach after a disappointing season, while Ulbrich's hiring raises questions about potential future moves for the Falcons' coaching staff. The Falcons continue to seek improvements after missing the playoffs for the seventh consecutive year.