The Atlanta Falcons have found their new defensive coordinator, officially hiring Jeff Ulbrich on Saturday evening. The team interviewed seven candidates for its coaching vacancy but opted for the familiar face. Ulbrich, 47, was with the Falcons from 2015 to 2020. He served as the linebackers coach for the first five years before taking over as defensive coordinator and … [Read more...] about Atlanta Falcons hire Jeff Ulbrich as defensive coordinator
Falcons interview former Chicago Bears head coach for DC opening
The Atlanta Falcons have now spoken with seven coaches for their defensive coordinator vacancy, interviewing former Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus on Saturday. The 54-year-old was fired midway through the 2024 season after compiling an overall record of 14-32. Eberflus took over as Chicago’s head coach in 2022 following a three-year stint as the defensive coordinator … [Read more...] about Falcons interview former Chicago Bears head coach for DC opening
Atlanta Falcons sign 15th player to reserve/future contract
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. London, 27, went undrafted out of Western Illinois before landing with the Chicago Bears in 2020. He appeared in one game for … [Read more...] about Atlanta Falcons sign 15th player to reserve/future contract
NFL analyst predicts Falcons trade former No. 4 pick to Bengals
The Atlanta Falcons offense ranked fifth in passing yards last season but Kyle Pitts finished with fewer receptions and receiving yards than he did in 2023. After the team upgraded at quarterback, many believed Pitts would recapture the magic from his 1,000-yard rookie campaign. However, the former No. 4 overall pick ended his fourth NFL season with 47 catches, 602 receiving … [Read more...] about NFL analyst predicts Falcons trade former No. 4 pick to Bengals
Falcons complete two more interviews for defensive opening
The Atlanta Falcons have met with six candidates for their defensive coordinator vacancy, interviewing former NFL head coach Steve Wilks and Pittsburgh Steelers secondary coach Grady Brown on Friday. Wilks is an experienced play-caller who most recently served as defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers during their Super Bowl run in 2023. The 55-year-old has been a … [Read more...] about Falcons complete two more interviews for defensive opening