Ulbrich, the Falcons and Raheem Morris

Raheem Morris, Falcons bring back Jeff Ulbrich as DC
Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich has been named the Falcons new defensive coordinator, returning to Atlanta where he coached as an assistant from 2015 to 2020.
What makes the Falcons bringing back Jeff Ulbrich as their defensive coordinator so unique
In January 2025, former New York Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich was hired as the team’s defensive coordinator after working in that same role in an interim capacity with Morris after Quinn’s firing.
Jeff Ulbrich's shot at redemption could define Raheem Morris' Atlanta Falcons tenure
And so we meet again... After interviewing seven different candidates to replace Jimmy Lake as the Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator, Raheem Morris opted to
Falcons hire former Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich as defensive coordinator
Jeff Ulbrich takes over as the Atlanta Falcons' defensive coordinator after the team fired Jimmy Lake following an 8-9 season.
Takeaways in Falcons Defensive Coordinator Search: Atlanta Admitting Past Mistake
The Atlanta Falcons have interviewed seven candidates for their defensive coordinator vacancy, and six share the same trait: experience with NFL play-calling.
Falcons Pass on Steelers Assistant for Defensive Coordinator Role
Pittsburgh Steelers secondary coach Grady Brown was passed over for the Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator position, with the Falcons instead
Falcons fire defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake after 1 season: Who could replace him?
Lake’s future seemed tenuous when head coach Raheem Morris was critical of the defensive effort in the season-ending loss to Carolina.
Falcons fire defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake, assistant Jay Rodgers following defense’s poor finish
The Atlanta Falcons have fired defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake and defensive line coach Jay Rodgers following first-year coach Raheem Morris’ sharp criticism of his defense.
Falcons Hire Former Interim Jets Head Coach Jeff Ulbrich as Defensive Coordinator
The #Falcons are hiring Jeff Ulbrich as their defensive coordinator, per sources. A former NFL linebacker, Ulbrich finished last season as the #Jets interim coach. Now he reunites with close friend Raheem Morris in Atlanta, where they worked together from 2015-20. pic.twitter.com/aw1BJexL6L
Falcons hire the Jets’ Jeff Ulbrich as defensive coordinator
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.
Falcons tab Jeff Ulbrich as defensive coordinator
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.
Falcons Fire Defensive Coordinator Jimmy Lake As Raheem Morris Reworks Staff
The Atlanta Falcons decided to part ways with defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake and defensive line coach Jay Rodgers.
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Falcons’ Raheem Morris has to learn from his mistake of hiring Jimmy Lake
Morris has a second chance to get his defensive coordinator hire right. He needs to go after someone with more job-specific experience than his first hire had.