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FLOWERY BRANCH – The Atlanta Falcons are heading south in Week 15 to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The pair of division rivals will meet for a second time this season, with Tampa having taken the Week 1 matchup by a 23-20 final. Under center is a familiar face with Baker Mayfield.

NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / December 7

Falcons DC Jeff Ulbrich with High Praise for 'Perfect Guy' Seahawks QB Sam Darnold

The Atlanta Falcons have the challenge of slowing down one of the best offenses in the NFL when they face the Seattle Seahawks at 1 p.m. at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / December 3

NFL insider on the future of the Falcons coaching staff

There hasn’t been much to like about the Atlanta Falcons this season, especially when it comes to the coaching staff. Jeff Ulbrich has made a clear positive impact on the defensive side of the ball after replacing Jimmy Lake, but beyond that, you can make a strong case that no other coach on this staff deserves to make it to 2026.

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Falcons Hope Week 12 Breakthrough Sparks Late-Season Push

FLOWERY BRANCH – After five straight losses threatened to unravel their season, the Atlanta Falcons didn’t just win in Week 12, they finally exhaled. The locker room felt lighter , the mood steadier, and the message clearer: adversity didn’t break them, it revealed them.

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Falcons DC Jeff Ulbrich on Facing Saints QB Tyler Shough: 'Starting to Click'

Coming off back-to-back overtime losses, the Atlanta Falcons are trying to find a way to turn their season around in Sunday's matchup against the New Orleans Saints.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 13

Large Leap in Performance Last Hope to Save Falcons Season

Roughly halfway through October, the Atlanta Falcons were sitting at 3-2 and coming off a huge 24-14 victory over Super Bowl contenders the Buffalo Bills.

NFL News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 8

Jeff Ulbrich Details Plan for Falcons to Contain Taylor, Colts Offense

As the Atlanta Falcons aim to find their footing midway through the year, one glaring area that needs improvement is their run defense. This weakness became most apparent when the Falcons lost Divine Deablo, one of their top defensive playmakers who instinctively filled gaps and regularly chased ball-carriers from sideline to sideline.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 23

Jeff Ulbrich Details Replacing Injured Atlanta Falcons LB Divine Deablo

Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot has had a very good track record with his defensive additions in free agency. From Jessie Bates III to Kaden Elliss, Fontenot's work on that side of the ball in the offseason has been top notch.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 16

How Jeff Ulbrich Turned the Falcons’ Defense Into One of the NFL’s Best

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga – The Atlanta Falcons are in the midst of a defensive resurgence, and the secret to their success may be simpler than you think. Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich has led one of the best turnarounds in the NFL.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 14

NFC Notes: Baker Mayfield, Jeff Ulbrich, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers

Bucs QB Baker Mayfield refuted MVP talks and said that his focus is on continuing the success his team has had early on in the season. “It’s Week 6,” Mayfield said, via ESPN.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 10

Falcons’ Defense Set to Get Major Boost with Ta'Quon Graham’s Return

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga – The Atlanta Falcons’ defense has shown flashes of dominance this season, particularly up front, where the defensive line has anchored much of the unit’s success.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 10

Atlanta Falcons DC Jeff Ulbrich Admits to Sleepless Nights Preparing for Josh Allen

The Atlanta Falcons' defense is one of the biggest surprises across the NFL in the early parts of 2025. Everyone expected improvement over the 2024 unit because the bar was set so low.

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Jeff Ulbrich Reflects on Falcons' Support During Son’s Viral Deion Sanders Prank

Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich was fined $100,000 by the NFL, and the team was fined $250,000 after Ulbrich’s 21-year-old son, Jax, prank-called quarterback Shedeur Sanders during the 2025 NFL Draft.

Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / May 14

A Trip To Germany, A Homecoming For Falcons DC Jeff Ulbrich, And 5 Prime-Time Matchups

The Atlanta Falcons were among the 31 other teams in the NFL to have their schedule released for the upcoming 2025 season. The season will feature an opportunity

Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / May 2

Should The NFL's Punishment Even Apply To Falcons Defensive Coordinator Jeff Ulbrich?

Besides negligence, Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich played no role in the prank call to Shedeur Sanders. The NFL has fined Jeff Ulbrich

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / May 1

Falcons react to NFL levying fine against team and DC Jeff Ulbrich

Falcons react to NFL levying fine against team and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich

It was a terrible prank in which nobody besides the perpetrators of it were laughing at the end, and it's proven costly for the Falcons organization and their defensive coordinator.

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Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 30

NFL Fines Falcons & DC Jeff Ulbrich For Security Breach Leading To Prank Calls

According to Tom Pelissero, the NFL has fined the Falcons $250,000 and DC Jeff Ulbrich $100,000 for the security failures that led to Browns QB Shedeur Sanders being prank-called during the draft.

NFL News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 29

Former Alabama RB goes after the Ulbrich family over Shedeur Sanders prank draft call

Former Alabama running back, Damien Harris wants the NFL to take action against Jeff Ulbrich after it was revealed his son leaked information that led to a prank call to Shedeur Sanders during the NFL Draft.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / April 27

Jax Ulbrich Apologizes for Prank Call to Shedeur Sanders: Full Apology Details

In a surprising turn during the 2025 NFL Draft, Jax Ulbrich, the 21-year-old son of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, has publicly apologized

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 28

Son of Falcons coach behind Shedeur Sanders prank call

Son of Falcons assistant coach behind Shedeur Sanders prank call

The biggest story of the 2025 NFL Draft was the slide of quarterback Shedeur Sanders, all the way down to the fifth round, where he was finally selected by the Cleveland Browns. The subplot to that story was a Day 2 prank phone call.

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NFL News / New York Jets on SI / February 3

Could Jets 28-Year-Old Star Reunite With Jeff Ulbrich On Falcons?

The National Football League offseason is just about here. There is just one game left before every team turns their focus to the offseason. The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs are preparing for the Super Bowl to be played on Sunday, Feb.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / January 28

Jeff Ulbrich says what all Falcons fans are thinking

The Falcons have not been able to rely on their defense in over a decade, with the pass rush consistently among the NFL’s worst. Nothing has changed in years; it’s the same song and dance every offseason: How does Atlanta improve the defense, particularly the pass rush?

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / January 27

Former Jets Coach Opens Up About Failures: 'Wasn't The Right Thing To Do'

A former New York Jets coach has come clean about some of his shortcomings during the Jets’ 2024 campaign. No one would blame New York’s recent interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich for the Jets' failures this past season — interim coaches by definition are nearly always tasked with taking on a losing and broken situation.

NFL News / Field Level Media / January 18

Falcons tab Jeff Ulbrich as defensive coordinator

Jeff Ulbrich is returning to the Atlanta Falcons as defensive coordinator, the team announced Saturday night. Ulbrich was the New York Jets' defensive coordinator over the past four seasons and served as interim head coach for the final 12 games of the 2024 season.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / January 18

Falcons name new defensive coordinator

Atlanta has spent this week looking into several candidates for the vacant defensive coordinator position. With the interview process complete, a decision has quickly been made.

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 18