The Falcons are interviewing longtime NFL coach Steve Wilks for their vacant defensive coordinator position, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Wilks’ most recent NFL gig was as the 49ers’ defensive coordinator in 2023, where his defense ranked among the league’s top-10 in yards and points allowed. Though the 49ers made the Super Bowl, they elected to fire Wilks shortly after their loss … [Read more...] about Falcons To Interview Steve Wilks For DC Job
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Falcons Interview Jeff Ulbrich For DC Gig
The Falcons recently moved on from defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake after one season with the team. Atlanta’s search for his replacement continues to expand. Atlanta interviewed Jeff Ulbrich for the DC position on Wednesday, per a team announcement. The Jets’ interim head coach interviewed for the team’s full-time gig earlier this week, but he has not garnered attention this … [Read more...] about Falcons Interview Jeff Ulbrich For DC Gig
NFC Notes: Justin Simmons Future, Bryce Young, Mickey Loomis, Falcons, Panthers, Saints
Falcons Falcons S Justin Simmons is set to become a free agent after signing a one-year deal with the team in August and was asked if he would like to return next season on a new contract. “That’s a really good question,” Simmons said, via Terrin Waack of the Falcons’ official website. “It’s hard. Honestly, I haven’t even thought about it. The mindset coming into [Week 18] was, … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Justin Simmons Future, Bryce Young, Mickey Loomis, Falcons, Panthers, Saints
NBA Reschedules 9 Games as Result of Wildfires, Winter Storm
The NBA postponed four games last week — three caused by the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area and one due to the winter storm in Atlanta. This has resulted in the league rescheduling nine games involving nine teams to make up for those dates, and one game’s makeup date has yet to be […] The post NBA Reschedules 9 Games as Result of Wildfires, Winter Storm appeared … [Read more...] about NBA Reschedules 9 Games as Result of Wildfires, Winter Storm
Falcons interview Jeff Ulbrich for defensive coordinator opening
The Atlanta Falcons have completed a second interview for their defensive coordinator vacancy. New York Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich officially interviewed with the team on Wednesday. Ulbrich, 47, is no stranger to Falcons fans. He was with the team from 2015-2020, serving as the linebackers coach for the first five seasons before taking over as defensive coordinator … [Read more...] about Falcons interview Jeff Ulbrich for defensive coordinator opening