Falcons Recap: Coaching Hires, Draft Targets, Free Agency News
Jeff Ulbrich replaced Jimmy Lake as defensive coordinator last week and the Falcons made two more additions to their staff on Friday. In today’s recap, we look at the latest coaching hires, ESPN’s new mock draft, and Pro Football Focus highlights three key Falcons free agents.
Falcons to hire Mike Rutenberg as defensive pass game coordinator
Ulbrich was New York’s defensive coordinator before serving as interim head coach after Robert Saleh’s firing during the 2024 season. Atlanta hired Ulbrich to replace Jimmy Lake, who was fired after one season under head coach Raheem Morris.
Falcons add to defensive coaching staff
Mike Rutenberg was named the defensive passing game coordinator and Kevin Ollie as the defensive line coach by the Falcons on Friday.
Falcons hire DL coach, defensive passing game coordinator
The Falcons fired defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake and defensive line coach Jay Rodgers after an underwhelming season in Atlanta. The defense finished 23rd in points allowed and 23rd in total yards, while ranking 31st in total sacks last season.
Falcons add Mike Rutenberg, Nate Ollie to coaching staff
The Atlanta Falcons added to their coaching staff on Friday, naming Mike Rutenberg as defensive pass game coordinator and Nate Ollie as defensive line coach. The moves come six days after former New York Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich was named the Falcons' new defensive coordinator.
Falcons add Mike Rutenberg and Nate Ollie as defensive assistants under new coordinator Jeff Ulbrich
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,
Atlanta Falcons continue coaching staff shake-up
The Falcons have seemingly made changes to their coaching staff every season since COVID, and it continued with the firing of Jimmy Lake this offseason.
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Falcons Not Considered Front Runners for Top Defensive Free Agents
Pro Football Focus didn't mention the Atlanta Falcons as a fit for the top defensive free agents this offseason.
Commanders coach Dan Quinn is on the verge of returning to the Super Bowl 8 years after Falcons loss
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