{"id":690697,"date":"2026-01-20T08:00:31","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T08:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/690697\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T08:00:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T08:00:31","slug":"falcons-head-coach-kevin-stefanski-brings-back-defensive-coordinator-jeff-ulbrich-wsb-tv-channel-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/690697\/","title":{"rendered":"Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski brings back defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich \u2013 WSB-TV Channel 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

ATLANTA \u2014 New Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski officially made his first staffing decision on Monday. <\/p>\n

The team confirmed Stefanski will bring back defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich. Atlanta did not release contract details. <\/p>\n

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Ulbrich set the tone defensively in his first year with the Falcons last season. Atlanta\u2019s defense set a franchise record with 57 sacks in a single season, eclipsing the previous record of 55 sacks in 1997. <\/p>\n

What\u2019s more impressive is the Falcons accomplished that record with 12 players recording multiple sacks. Atlanta finished seventh in the league in turnovers (23) and sixth in interceptions (16).<\/p>\n

Stefanski has not named his offensive coordinator, but the expectation is he will bring his former Browns offensive coordinator Tommy Rees to Atlanta.<\/p>\n

As Stefanski fills out his staff, the front office will continue its search this week for a new general manager. <\/p>\n

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