What happened: Kevin Stefanski retained Jeff Ulbrich as Atlanta's defensive coordinator for the upcoming 2026 season. Ulbrich previously coached six seasons with the Falcons and four with the New York Jets.

Why it matters: Atlanta jumped from second-to-last in sacks in 2024 to second in the league in 2025. Keeping the architect of that turnaround gives the Falcons their clearest path to contention.