Jets interim Ulbrich returning to Falcons as DC Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich has been named the Falcons new defensive coordinator, returning to Atlanta where he coached as an assistant from 2015 to 2020.

Falcons fire first-year DC after struggles vs. pass The Falcons have fired defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake after the team allowed the second-most touchdown passes in the NFL and had the second-fewest sacks.

Morris says timeout could’ve helped Falcons in 4th Falcons coach Raheem Morris said calling a timeout on a key first-down catch late in the fourth quarter on Sunday “could have” been a better decision than running a hurry-up play, which eventually led to a missed field goal in a loss to the Commanders.

Falcons take lead on two TDs by Bijan Robinson Falcons fight for postseason as Robinson scores 12th touchdown this season.

Falcons’ Penix ‘almost flawless’ in starting debut Quarterback Michael Penix Jr., the No. 8 overall pick in April’s draft, authored a solid performance in the Atlanta Falcons’ 34-7 rout of the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, throwing for 202 yards with one interception.

Falcons say Penix to start at QB moving forward The Falcons are making a change at quarterback, with coach Raheem Morris announcing Tuesday night that rookie Michael Penix Jr. will be the team’s starter moving forward.

Falcons snap losing streak, hang on to beat Raiders Atlanta got big-time special teams help, while Bijan Robinson has 125 yards on 22 carries in the win.

Fantasy football: Should managers be confident in the Falcons’ offense? Atlanta’s offense sputtered last season despite possessing a trio of young playmakers. Eric Moody explains why that will change this season.

NFL hits Falcons for tampering; Eagles cleared The Falcons lost a fifth-round pick in the 2025 draft and were fined for violating the NFL’s anti-tampering policy, while the Eagles were cleared after an investigation.

Ex-Falcons QB Ryan officially retires from NFL Former Falcons and Colts quarterback Matt Ryan announced his retirement Monday, officially ending his NFL career.

Source: Falcons go back to Ridder as starting QB The Falcons are planning to go back to Desmond Ridder as their starting quarterback when they come off their bye, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Falcons benching Ridder for Heinicke vs. Vikes Taylor Heinicke will replace Desmond Ridder as Falcons’ starting quarterback Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings, coach Arthur Smith announced Wednesday.

Sources: Falcons’ Jarrett has torn ACL, out for ’23 Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a torn ACL vs. Tennessee on Sunday, sources told ESPN.

Falcons’ Heinicke replaces Ridder in second half Falcons backup quarterback Taylor Heinicke replaced starter Desmond Ridder at the start of the second half vs. the Titans on Sunday.

Source: NFL looks into Falcons’ Bijan compliance The NFL is asking compliance questions to the Falcons about when they knew Bijan Robinson wasn’t well and why it wasn’t reported, a source told ESPN.

Smith: Falcons’ Robinson ‘fine’ after headaches Falcons coach Arthur Smith said Bijan Robinson will be “fine” after the rookie complained of headaches and “feeling weird” before and after Sunday’s game.

Source: Falcons trade for Rams WR Jefferson The Falcons have traded for Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson, a source told ESPN’s Michael Rothstein.

Falcons’ Ridder after two INTs: Did ‘terrible job’ Desmond Ridder threw interceptions on back-to-back plays as the Falcons got off to a slow start once again in a loss to the Jaguars.

Falcons cut LB Walker, who started last season The Falcons on Sunday waived Mykal Walker, one of their starting linebackers from last season.

Falcons QB Ridder comforted by owner’s support Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder said hearing the team owner, Arthur Blank, call him the quarterback of the future is “comforting.”