The Atlanta Falcons' defense saw drastic improvement under Ulbrich last season, and that wasn't lost on anyone

The Falcons released an official statement regarding Jeff Ulbrich as their new defensive coordinator, following a comprehensive search after Jimmy Lake's departure on January 11.

NFL analysts applaud Atlanta’s head coaching decision and support the Falcons potentially keeping defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich.

The second domino of the 2026 NFL coaching carousel dropped on Saturday night when the Atlanta Falcons hired Kevin Stefanski as their new head coach. The former Browns coach replaces Raheem Morris, who Atlanta fired after two seasons. Stefanski joins John Harbaugh, the new head coach of the New York Giants, as the first 2026 hires.

Dan Wilkins, theScore's senior NFL writer, breaks down every head coaching hire made throughout this year's cycle. Check back for updates.window.addEventListener("message",function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.

Ryan was a quarterback, after all, and Michael Penix Jr., the Falcons' young QB, needs further development. Ryan said that it didn't matter to him if the coach specialized in offense or defense, as long as he was a steady leader with outstanding character.

Matt Ryan and Arthur Blank are playing it safe but also chasing upside on the coaching market after the Atlanta Falcons passed up Klint Kubiak for Kevin Stefans

“Kevin Stefanski called Matt Ryan on FaceTime the other day. Ryan, days into his role as the Falcons’ President of Football, was watching tape. Stefanski found a kindred spirit as the two-time NFL Coach of the Year begins his second act. A big night in Atlanta,” Pelissero posted on the social media website X, formerly Twitter.

With Raheem Morris now relieved of his duties, the question becomes whether the Falcons will attempt to retain any members of the current coaching staff