The Atlanta Falcons continued to add fresh faces to their defensive coaching staff. The team announced on Jan. 24 that they hired Mike Rutenberg as defensive passing game coordinator and Nate Ollie as defensive line coach.

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 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.

The Atlanta Falcons have hired former New York Jets defensive coordinator and interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich as their defensive coordinator, the team announced Saturday night. The Falcons interviewed seven candidates for the job, but Ulbrich always was considered the favorite because of his relationship with Falcons head coach Raheem Morris.

The Atlanta Falcons are hiring Ulbrich as their new defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported, per sources informed of the situation. The team announced the hire shortly after the report.

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.

The Atlanta Falcons had one of the most perplexing offseasons last go-around. After signing veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to a major extension, Atlanta proceeded to draft quarterback Michael Penix Jr.