Brown is the fifth candidate to be interviewed by the Falcons since their defensive coordinator search began earlier this week. Atlanta previously interviewed Don "Wink" Martindale (Tuesday), Jeff Ulbrich (Wednesday), Lou Anarumo (Thursday) and Derrick Ansley (Thursday).

Another name has surfaced in the Atlanta Falcons search for a new defensive coordinator. According to a report from NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the team will interview Pittsburgh Steelers secondary coach Grady Brown on Friday.

The Atlanta Falcons' search for a defensive coordinator now includes a former interim head coach for an NFC South Division rival.

The Atlanta Falcons have interviewed Pittsburgh Steelers secondary coach Grady Brown as the team continued its search for a defensive coordinator. Brown has coached the Steelers' secondary for four years.

The Atlanta Falcons have interviewed Pittsburgh Steelers secondary coach Grady Brown as the team continued its search for a defensive coordinator. Brown has coached the Steelers’ secondary for four years.

(AP) — The Atlanta Falcons announced Friday they interviewed former San Francisco defensive coordinator Steve Wilks and Pittsburgh ... game coordinator Derrick Ansley and former Cincinnati ...

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.

The Atlanta Falcons have hired former assistant Jeff Ulbrich, who spent the past four years with the New York Jets, as defensive coordinator.

Pittsburgh Steelers secondary coach Grady Brown, Green Bay passing game coordinator Derrick Ansley, former Cincinnati assistant Lou Anarumo and Michigan defensive coordinator Wink Martindale.

The Atlanta Falcons interviewed former Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus as they continue their search for a defensive coordinator.

Pittsburgh Steelers lost to Ravens 28-14 in wild card round ... They’ve interviewed Don “Wink” Martindale, Jeff Ulbrich, Lou Anarumo, and Derrick Ansley. The Jets have announced the completion of another head coaching interview.

Pittsburgh Steelers secondary coach Grady Brown, Green Bay passing game coordinator Derrick Ansley, former Cincinnati assistant Lou Anarumo and Michigan defensive coordinator Wink Martindale.