The Atlanta Falcons hired Jeff Ulbrich as their defensive coordinator -- while the New York Jets filled their own vacancy with one of Atlanta's top targets.

FLOWERY BRANCH — Steve Wilks, a former longtime Carolina assistant coach and interim head coach, was a visitor at Falcons practice Tuesday and Wednesday.

Wilks made his reputation as the Panthers’ defensive coordinator under Ron Rivera. He was the Cardinals’ head coach in 2018 and was the Panthers’ interim head coach in 2023.

The Atlanta Falcons scheduled another interview for their vacant defensive coordinator spot, meeting with veteran Steve Wilks.

Former 49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks was around the Falcons before the season and is highly respected by the team's brass. AP Photo/Godofredo A. VÃsquez ...

According to Jeremy Fowler, the Falcons are interviewing former 49ers DC Steve Wilks for their defensive coordinator job. Fowler notes Atlanta will host ...

“The Falcons have requested permission to interview 49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks for their vacant head coach position, source says,” Jones wrote on X on January 10.

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 ...

The Atlanta Falcons' defensive coordinator search was widely viewed as a competition between two candidates: Jeff Ulbrich and Steve Wilks. Atlanta opted for Ulbrich, who spent the four past ...

The Atlanta Falcons have been linked to another name in their defensive coordinator search. According to a report from ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, former NFL head coach Steve Wilks is slated to ...