the Falcons, Defensive Coordinator

What Falcons need in a defensive coordinator
Lake had never been a defensive coordinator or a defensive playcaller prior to 2024. It's likely that the Falcons bring in someone with more experience doing that job this offseason. Former Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo will also be interviewed, per an NFL Network report.
Steve Wilks to interview for Falcons defensive coordinator opening
The Falcons have interviewed Michigan defensive coordinator Wink Martindale and have another scheduled with former Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo this week. Stay up to date with each reported interview using our Falcons defensive coordinator tracker.
Potential Frontrunner for Falcons Defensive Coordinator Gets Interview
The Atlanta Falcons scheduled another interview for their vacant defensive coordinator spot, meeting with veteran Steve Wilks.
Falcons interview Jeff Ulbrich for defensive coordinator opening
The Atlanta Falcons have completed another interview for their defensive coordinator vacancy, the team announced on Wednesday evening. New York Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich is the second candidate officially interviewed by Atlanta over the past week.
Steve Wilks set to interview for Falcons defensive coordinator next week
Steve Wilks is on the Falcons’ radar as they look for a new defensive coordinator. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that Wilks is slated to interview with the Falcons next week about the job. Atlanta fired Jimmy Lake after one season in the role.
Falcons First Defensive Coordinator Interview Announced
The Atlanta Falcons have their first defensive coordinator interview set in former Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo.
Falcons begin search for defensive coordinator by interviewing Michigan’s Wink Martindale
The Atlanta Falcons have conducted a virtual interview with Michigan defensive coordinator Wink Martindale as they began their search to replace Jimmy Lake, who was fired as defensive coordinator following the team’s 8-9 finish.
Atlanta Falcons interview Michigan's Wink Martindale for defensive coordinator
The Atlanta Falcons have conducted a virtual interview with Michigan defensive coordinator Wink Martindale as they began their search to replace Jimmy Lake, who was fired as defensive coordinator following the team's 8-9 finish.
What Jessie Bates III Said About Falcons' Prospective Defensive Coordinator
While they were together in 2022, Atlanta Falcons star safety Jessie Bates III spoke highly of former Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo.
Falcons fire defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake after 1 season: Who could replace him?
Lake’s future seemed tenuous when head coach Raheem Morris was critical of the defensive effort in the season-ending loss to Carolina.
Falcons complete interview with Jeff Ulbrich for their defensive coordinator opening
The Falcons completed a virtual interview with Jeff Ulbrich for the organization’s defensive coordinator position, the team announced Wednesday afternoon.
Falcons continue search for defensive coordinator by interviewing Jets' interim coach Jeff Ulbrich
The Atlanta Falcons continued their search for a defensive coordinator by conducting a virtual interview with New York Jets ...
Former Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo to interview with NFC team, per report
The Atlanta Falcons said goodbye to defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake this week after just one season together. Now, they may ...
Raheem Morris gives Falcons fans an indication the most necessary change is coming
After a brilliant 6-3 start, the Atlanta Falcons finished the second half of the season on a 2-6 skid to finish Raheem Morris' first year on the job at 8-9. Atl ...
Sleeper Candidate for Atlanta Falcons Vacant DC Job
The Atlanta Falcons are in the market for a defensive coordinator, and Patrick Graham most recently of the Las Vegas Raiders ...