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Defensive Coordinator · ATL

Jeff Ulbrich — Atlanta Falcons Defensive Coordinator

Jeff Ulbrich — Atlanta Falcons Defensive Coordinator

Coach. Role: Defensive Coordinator. Team: ATL (Atlanta Falcons). In his second stint with the organization.

Quick Facts

  • Role: Defensive Coordinator
  • Team: Atlanta Falcons (ATL)
  • Current holder: Jeff Ulbrich
  • Status: Preparing for potential head coach roles via NFL accelerator program

Background

Jeff Ulbrich served as interim head coach of the New York Jets in 2024, going 3-9 after replacing Robert Saleh. Despite the difficult tenure, he gained valuable organizational leadership experience across multiple areas of a head coach's desk. He emphasized the learning value of the role despite it not being his team or culture. In his second stint as Falcons DC, Ulbrich participated in the NFL's coaching accelerator program in May 2026, designed to broaden perspectives on team-building and prepare coaches for future head coach interviews and roles (per Falcons DC Jeff Ulbrich in NFL accelerator program).

Scheme and Tendencies

Ulbrich emphasizes stepping outside his defensive-minded silo to think about team-building holistically. He acknowledged needing to expand his view beyond defensive-specific strategies to develop broader coaching perspectives. This mindset shift is reflected in his participation in the accelerator program, where he worked on understanding the global vision of a team rather than just defensive operations (per Falcons DC Jeff Ulbrich in NFL accelerator program).

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