The way things look, it is shaping up that the Colts will have their top choice when it comes to filling the defensive coordinator role.

The defense was heavily criticized by first-year Atlanta head coach Raheem Morris after the Falcons ended the season with back-to-back overtime losses (with a combined 74 points allowed). Morris was the Los Angeles Rams' defensive coordinator for three seasons before taking over in Atlanta last January.

The Atlanta Falcons are hiring Ulbrich as their new defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported, per sources informed of the situation. The team announced the hire shortly after the report.

After naming Jeff Ulbrich as defensive coordinator on Sunday, the Atlanta Falcons have shifted their focus to finding a new defensive line coach. According to a report from NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the team is interviewing Houston Texans assistant defensive line coach Nate Ollie.

The Falcons fired defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake and defensive line coach Jay Rodgers after an underwhelming season in Atlanta. The defense finished 23rd in points allowed and 23rd in total yards, while ranking 31st in total sacks last season.

Atlanta Falcons (DC) Jeff Ulbrich is heading to Atlanta to become the Falcons' defensive coordinator. Ulbrich served as the Jets' defensive coordinator for much of the past four seasons ...

In a significant shift in defensive philosophy, the Colts are hiring Lou Anarumo as defensive coordinator. He is far more aggressive than Gus Bradley

The moves come six days after Jeff Ulbrich, who was interim coach for the New York Jets for much of last season, was named the Falcons' defensive coordinator. Former defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake and defensive line coach Jay Rodgers were fired following the Falcons' 8-9 finish.

The Las Vegas Raiders are negotiating a deal to hire Pete Carroll to be their new head coach, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on

The hire of Ollie is one I’m quite excited about. As I wrote earlier this month when the Falcons were set to interview Ollie, he’s a coach who has either been assistant or ful

A coaching journey he needed to take, and the former star linebacker uniquely suited to put a faltering franchise back on track.