Falcons retain Jeff Ulbrich as defensive coordinator
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The Atlanta Falcons announced that Jeff Ulbrich will remain as the team's defensive coordinator through 2026. Ulbrich has signed a new three-year contract, continuing his role under newly appointed head coach Kevin Stefanski. Ulbrich joined the Falcons last offseason under former head coach Raheem Morris, and in the 2025 season, the team ranked 15th in yards allowed and 19th in points allowed. Ulbrich has a history with the Falcons, having previously served as linebackers coach and interim defensive coordinator from 2015 to 2020. Before returning to Atlanta, he was the defensive coordinator for the New York Jets from 2021 to 2024 and served as their interim head coach in 2024.
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