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).

Jan 28, 2025 · Ulbrich focused on lessons learned in his most recent gig. He served as the interim head coach of the Jets for the final 12 games of the season and he said that he felt he “failed” when it came to delegating responsibilities to other coaches in the wake of Robert Saleh’s firing.

Oct 14, 2024 · He is a mere 10 months younger than Dan Campbell, who played tight end at the same time Ulbrich was in the league and similarly climbed the ranks until becoming the Detroit Lions Head Coach in 2021. Today, Campbell is considered one of the best coaches in the league, and his Lions are strong favorites to win the Super Bowl this year.

Jan 8, 2025 · FanSided's Nick Villano recently predicted the Jets would replace Saleh and Ulbrich with Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn. Glenn has been the defensive coordinator in...

Sep 27, 2024 · For the better part of the Robert Saleh and Jeff Ulbrich era, New York has stayed away from blitzing on the defensive side of the ball - opting instead to get consistent pressure from their...

Jan 19, 2025 · The Atlanta Falcons announced they are hiring Jeff Ulbrich as defensive coordinator. Ulbrich just finished a stint as interim head coach of the New York Jets after Robert Saleh was let go midway...

Oct 9, 2024 · He took the Lions to the NFC Championship game last year, something that basically allows one to eat for free for life in Detroit. But he and Ulbrich have some things in common.

Jeff Ulbrich Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn agrees to terms with Jets to be their head coach The New York Jets and Aaron Glenn have agreed to terms on making the Detroit Lions defensive coordinator their head coach.

Jan 19, 2025 · Ulbrich has been a popular name in the 49ers’ defensive coordinator conversation because of the success he had running the New York Jets defense under then-head coach Robert Saleh.

Jan 19, 2025 · The New York Jets gave Jeff Ulbrich an opportunity to run the team for the final three months of the 2024 regular season.