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.

Jeff Ulbrich, who served as the Jets’ interim head coach for the final 12 games of the 2024 season, has landed a new job. The Falcons are hiring Ulbrich as their defensive coordinator. Ulbrich had been with the Jets since 2021.

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

Jets defensive line coach Aaron Whitecotton and cornerbacks coach Tony Oden are also both under consideration for roles on Glenn’s staff, according to sources.

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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.

Mel Kiper Jr. released his first NFL Mock Draft on ESPN, and he has the Atlanta Falcons taking defensive end Shemar Stewart out of Texas A&M.