Jeffery Wade Ulbrich (/ ˈ ʊ l b r ɪ k /; born February 17, 1977) is an American professional football coach and former linebacker who is the defensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Hawaii and was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round (86th overall) in the 2000 NFL draft and played for …

Jan 18, 2025 · Ulbrich returns to Atlanta, reunites with Raheem Morris after four seasons with the New York Jets. FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — After an extensive search for the organization's next defensive coordinator,...

Jan 19, 2025 · ATLANTA (AP) — The Falcons brought Jeff Ulbrich back to Atlanta, naming their former assistant as defensive coordinator on Saturday night. Ulbrich, who spent much of last season as the New York Jets’ interim coach, takes over a defense that earned criticism from first-year coach Raheem Morris for the team’s 8-9 finish.

5 days ago · This isn't Ulbrich's first go in Atlanta, either. He was the Falcons' linebackers coach from 2015-19, added the role of assistant head coach to start 2020 and then held the title of interim ...

4 days ago · New Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich spent 12 games in the big chair for the Jets as interim head coach. He has some regrets about how things went down in New York. Introduced in ...

4 days ago · FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Jeff Ulbrich expressed some regrets about the way he handled his 12-game stint as the New York Jets interim coach as he looked ahead on Monday to his new job as defensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons.. Ulbrich was 3-9 as interim coach in New York while continuing to serve as defensive coordinator.

4 days ago · FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Jeff Ulbrich learned two lessons during his time as the New York Jets' interim head coach that he plans to keep front of mind now as the Atlanta Falcons' defensive coordinator.

Jan 19, 2025 · Jeff Ulbrich takes over as the Atlanta Falcons' defensive coordinator after the team fired Jimmy Lake following an 8-9 season. 🏈's best, via 📧 Your inbox approves Who's No. 1? 🏆 Bet on NFL

4 days ago · Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich speaks with members of the media at the Atlanta Falcons Training Camp, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

4 days ago · FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The last time Jeff Ulbrich and Raheem Morris coached together in Atlanta, the Falcons went to the Super Bowl. They didn’t do it because of their defense, though. Atlanta ...