Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich

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Falcons’ Jeff Ulbrich to return as defensive coordinator for Stefanski

Under Jeff Ulbrich, Atlanta broke the franchise record for sacks last season and had several young defensive players blossom in their first or second years.

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Improved pass rush helps Falcons defensive coordinator Ulbrich stay on new coach Stefanski's staff

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Jeff Ulbrich staying on as Falcons defensive coordinator

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Kevin Stefanski just threw gas on the Browns' front office drama with one hire

As soon as Kevin Stefanski's split from the Cleveland Browns was made official back on Black Monday, all fans were thinking the same thing.

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Texans assistant GM James Liipfert up for potential Falcons opening

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Another top head coaching candidate turns down Browns' opening

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Falcons officially retain Jeff Ulbrich as defensive coordinator

Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich officially returns for 2026 NFL season

Is Raheem Morris the Commanders' top defensive coordinator candidate?

The Washington Commanders still don't have a defensive coordinator. Once they fired Joe Whitt Jr. at the end of the season, two names immediately jumped to the top of the list of potential replacements: recently fired Falcons head coach Raheem Morris and Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich.

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Jeff Ulbrich News Prompts Change to Commanders DC Search

The Washington Commanders must now remove Jeff Ulbrich from their list of defensive coordinator candidates. On January 19, the Atlanta Falcons confirmed they are retaining Ulbrich as defensive coordinator.

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Falcons have retained defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich

For fans hoping the next Falcons head coach would retain defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, that wish has quickly been granted. Kevin Stefanski made it clear he wanted Ulbrich back, and Atlanta officially made the move Monday morning.

Jeff Ulbrich is sticking around as Falcons defensive coordinator

With Kevin Stefanski’s hire, the team will indeed be keeping Ulbrich. per NFL insider Ian Rapoport. It ensures continuity on defense, allowing the team to build on their 2025 performance if they can enhance the roster, and will hopefully help the Falcons avoid the Ryan Nielsen-to-Jimmy Lake fiasco of 2023/2024.