Jeffery Wade Ulbrich (/ ˈʊlbrɪk /; 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).

4 days ago · FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Apart from a three-year stint at the collegiate level, Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich has either been playing or coaching within the NFL since 2000.

Jan 18, 2025 · A former NFL linebacker for 10 seasons, Ulbrich was the Falcons' linebackers coach on Dan Quinn's staff from 2015-19. He was part of the same staff as current Falcons head coach Raheem Morris, who ...

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.

Jan 27, 2025 · Jeff Ulbrich wants to implement a defense that can pivot when an opposing offensive pivots in 2025. FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Because defensive play is often a reactionary game, offenses...

Jan 19, 2025 · Former New York Jets defensive coordinator and interim coach Jeff Ulbrich was hired by the Falcons for the role, the team announced Saturday. Ulbrich, 47, took over the Jets' top job after...

Jan 27, 2025 · 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.

Jan 28, 2025 · Jeff Ulbrich went 3-9 as New York Jets interim head coach. The new Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator said he learned the value of 'truth-tellers' on a coaching staff.

Jan 28, 2025 · Ulbrich will spend the next two weeks reviewing the 2024 film of Atlanta’s defense, and then he and Morris, along with assistant head coach for defense Jerry Gray and new defensive pass game...

Jan 18, 2025 · The Falcons announced the hiring of Jeff Ulbrich as their new defensive coordinator on Saturday night. The team interviewed seven candidates this week following the firing of defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake on Jan. 11 after Lake’s one season with the team. Ulbrich returns to Atlanta after four seasons with the Jets.