Latest Jeff Ulbrich News

Jets agree to terms with Steve Wilks to be their defensive coordinator, AP source says

Jan. 29, 2025 22:02 PM EST

The New York Jets agreed to terms with Steve Wilks to be their defensive coordinator, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Wilks is the first coordinator hired by new head coach Aaron Glenn, who was formally introduced by the Jets on Monday...

Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich reveals regrets about his stint as Jets interim coach

Jan. 27, 2025 13:31 PM EST

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...

Falcons add Mike Rutenberg and Nate Ollie as defensive assistants under new coordinator Jeff Ulbrich

Jan. 24, 2025 13:01 PM EST

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — 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, who was interim...

Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn agrees to terms with Jets to be their head coach

Jan. 22, 2025 19:46 PM EST

Aaron Glenn is back where his NFL journey began nearly 31 years ago. He was a game-changing cornerback for the New York Jets then. Now he's tasked with helping turn around the fortunes of the franchise. The Jets and Glenn agreed to terms Wednesday on making the Detroit...

Jets interview Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. for their head coach job

Jan. 19, 2025 15:24 PM EST

The New York Jets interviewed Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. on Sunday for their head coach vacancy. Whitt is in his first season leading the defense for the Commanders, who forced five turnovers in their stunning 45-31 win over the Detroit Lions on...

Falcons bring former assistant Jeff Ulbrich back to Atlanta as defensive coordinator

Jan. 18, 2025 20:13 PM EST

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...

Falcons interview former Bears coach Matt Eberflus for their defensive coordinator position

Jan. 18, 2025 17:02 PM EST

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons announced Saturday they interviewed former Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus as they continue their search for a defensive coordinator. The Bears fired Eberflus on Nov. 29 when the team was 4-8. Chicago named Thomas Brown as interim...

Jets interview Vikings' Flores and McCown and Packers' Hafley for their head coaching job

Jan. 17, 2025 18:53 PM EST

The New York Jets interviewed Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores and quarterbacks coach Josh McCown and Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley on Friday for their head coach vacancy. The trio increased the list to 15 coaching candidates to meet with the...

Falcons interview Steve Wilks and Steelers' Grady Brown in ongoing search for defensive coordinator

Jan. 17, 2025 17:54 PM EST

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons announced Friday they interviewed former San Francisco defensive coordinator Steve Wilks and Pittsburgh Steelers secondary coach Grady Brown as the team continued its search for a defensive coordinator. Brown has coached the Steelers'...

Jets' Aaron Rodgers remains undecided on playing future with his focus on the California wildfires

Jan. 16, 2025 19:56 PM EST

Aaron Rodgers' playing future remains undecided, with the New York Jets quarterback focused on the lingering wildfires near his home in Southern California. Rodgers said during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Thursday that his house in the Malibu area is OK other than...