Falcons Name 2 New Assistants to Defensive Coaching Staff

Falcons hire Nate Ollie as defensive line coach
Ollie was the assistant defensive line coach for the Texans in 2024 and he was the defensive line coach with the Colts for the two previous seasons.
Falcons Name Two New Assistants to Defensive Coaching Staff
The Atlanta Falcons continued to add fresh faces to their defensive coaching staff. The team announced on Jan. 24 that they hired Mike Rutenberg as defensive p
Are Colts next? Falcons hire new defensive coordinator
According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, the Falcons are hiring Jeff Ulbrich to be their next defensive coordinator. Ulbrich was previously the defensive coordinator for the New York Jets and took over as the interim head coach this season after Robert Saleh was fired.
Falcons to hire Mike Rutenberg as defensive pass game coordinator
Ulbrich was New York’s defensive coordinator before serving as interim head coach after Robert Saleh’s firing during the 2024 season. Atlanta hired Ulbrich to replace Jimmy Lake, who was fired after one season under head coach Raheem Morris.
Falcons interview Jeff Ulbrich for defensive coordinator opening
The Atlanta Falcons have completed another interview for their defensive coordinator vacancy, the team announced on Wednesday evening. New York Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich is the second candidate officially interviewed by Atlanta over the past week.
Falcons bring former assistant Jeff Ulbrich back to Atlanta as defensive coordinator
The Falcons have brought Jeff Ulbrich back to Atlanta, naming their former assistant as defensive coordinator.
Falcons fire defensive coordinator, D-line coach after poor finish
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons fired defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake and defensive line coach Jay Rodgers on Saturday in the wake of first-year head coach Raheem Morris offering sharp criticism of his defense's disappointing finish.
Falcons add Mike Rutenberg and Nate Ollie as defensive assistants under new coordinator Jeff Ulbrich
The Atlanta Falcons made moves to continue reshaping their staff of defensive coaches on Friday by naming Mike Rutenberg as defensive pass game coordinator and Nate Ollie as defensive line coach. The moves come six days after Jeff Ulbrich,
Falcons continue search for defensive coordinator by interviewing Jets’ interim coach Jeff Ulbrich
The Atlanta Falcons continued their search for a defensive coordinator by conducting a virtual interview with New York Jets interim coach and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich.
Falcons fire defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake, assistant Jay Rodgers following defense's poor finish
The Atlanta Falcons have fired defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake and defensive line coach Jay Rodgers following first-year coach Raheem Morris' sharp criticism of his defense.
Atlanta Falcons announce new coach
The Atlanta Falcons had one of the most perplexing offseasons last go-around. After signing veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to a major extension, Atlanta proceeded to draft quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
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Falcons complete two more interviews for defensive opening
The Atlanta Falcons have met with six candidates for their defensive coordinator vacancy, interviewing former NFL head coach ...
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Atlanta Falcons Defensive Coordinator Search Could Come Down to 2
In an official team announcement, the Atlanta Falcons announced they had parted ways with first year defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake. "After a thorough evaluation of the season, and with ...
NFL News: Jets Interim HC Jeff Ulbrich, Falcons Agree to Contract as New DC
The Atlanta Falcons have hired New York Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich as their defensive coordinator, the team ...
New York Jets hire Aaron Glenn as their coach
The Jets reached a contract agreement with Glenn, the defensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions, to hire him as their coach, the team announced Wednesday. Glenn played for the Je ...