The Atlanta Falcons are hiring Ulbrich as their new defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported, per sources informed of the situation. The team announced the hire shortly after the report.

The New York Jets gave Jeff Ulbrich an opportunity to run the team for the final three months of the 2024 regular season. While things didn't go exactly as expected, the interim head coach has found a new home away from Florham Park...and a familiar place for him in fact.

The Falcons announced the hiring of Jeff Ulbrich as their new defensive coordinator on Saturday night. The team interviewed seven candidates this week following the firing of defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake on Jan.

The Atlanta Falcons continued their search for a defensive coordinator by conducting a virtual interview with New York Jets interim coach and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich.

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

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.

Jeff Ulbrich won’t be going from interim head coach of the New York Jets to head coach. Good for him. The Jets have interviewed a myriad of candidates for their head coaching job. Ulbrich interviewed but won’t be at MetLife nexr season.

Robert Saleh hired Ulbrich as the Jets’ defensive coordinator in 2021 after he was hired as head coach. Gang Green ranked last in yards and points allowed in Ulbrich’s first year as a full-time defensive play-caller. However, from 2022-23, the Jets finished in the top five in yards allowed under Ulbrich’s leadership.

Former Hawaii Football Linebacker Jeff Ulbrich has been announced as the new Atlanta Falcons Defensive Coordinator. According to the Atlanta Falcons, the team interviewed seven candidates

Jeff Ulbrich takes over as the Atlanta Falcons' defensive coordinator after the team fired Jimmy Lake following an 8-9 season.

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.