From 2008-09, Nielsen was the defensive coordinator and coached the defensive line and linebackers at Central Connecticut State. In 2009, Central Connecticut won the Northeast Conference title.

After Jaguars’ coach Doug Pederson did his research on Nielsen and a handful of other candidates who interviewed for the DC job, there was little doubt the 45-year-old former USC defensive ...

What you need to know about Ryan Nielsen, the Jaguars new defensive coordinator Published: Jan. 23, 2024, 12:23 p.m. Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen looks on during the fourth ...

Some mystery surrounds new Falcons defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen. After all, he worked behind the scenes in New Orleans since 2017. As a co-defensive coordinator last year, he never called plays.

Ryan Nielsen, who served as the team's co-defensive coordinator in 2022 after spending the previous five seasons as the defensive line coach, completed his interview with Minnesota Vikings Monday ...

Nielsen, 44, most recently was the defensive coordinator of the Falcons. He finished his first season improving the Atlanta defense from 23rd to 18th in points allowed per game and from 27th to ...

The Atlanta Falcons will have their third defensive coordinator in as many seasons entering 2024, as Ryan Nielsen has departed for the same role with the Jacksonville Jaguars.. Nielsen's exit is a ...

Nielsen, 44, most recently was the defensive coordinator of the Falcons. He finished his first season improving the Atlanta defense from 23rd to 18th in points allowed per game and from 27th to ...

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons found their new defensive coordinator from an NFC South rival’s coaching staff on Friday by hiring Ryan Nielsen, the former New Orleans Saints co ...

The Atlanta Falcons have poached a New Orleans Saints co-defensive coordinator. Ryan Nielsen was named the Falcons’ new defensive coordinator Friday. He had interviewed with the NFC South rival ...

The Atlanta Falcons have poached a New Orleans Saints co-defensive coordinator. Ryan Nielsen was named the Falcons’ new defensive coordinator Friday. He had interviewed with the NFC South rival ...

LAS VEGAS — Eighteen months ago, Dennis Allen already was worried about losing Ryan Nielsen. Allen was New Orleans’ defensive coordinator at the time, and he managed to keep his defensive line ...