The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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.
SB Nation on MSN
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.
Tommy Rees, Jeff Ulbrich expected to fill out Kevin Stefanski’s coaching staff
The Atlanta Falcons became the second team of the 2026 offseason to hire a new head coach when they tabbed Kevin Stefanski as their official Raheem Morris replacement. Upon accepting the job, the former Cleveland Browns head coach already has a coaching staff in mind, centered around Tommy Rees and Jeff Ulbrich.
The Falcons Wire on MSN
Falcons deny Cowboys' request to interview DC Jeff Ulbrich, per report
The Falcons would prefer to keep Ulbrich, as team owner Arthur Blank stated, but the new head coach will have the final say. According to a report from ESPN's Todd Archer, Atlanta
Raheem Morris Firing Upset Some Falcons Players; Arthur Blank Endorses DC Jeff Ulbrich
Raheem Morris entered Week 18 a candidate to keep his job, having won three straight games — including a Week 17 win over the Rams. Despite closing the season with a fourth consecutive victory, the two-year HC was fired along with Falcons GM Terry Fontenot.
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