In a notable development during the NFL offseason, Atlanta Falcons Defensive Coordinator Jeff Ulbrich has reportedly turned down a lucrative offer from the Tennessee Titans to become their next defensive coordinator. According to multiple sources familiar with the negotiations, the Titans had extended an offer worth approximately $2 million annually in an effort to lure Ulbrich to Nashville.
However, Ulbrich has chosen to remain with the Falcons, where he currently serves under head coach Raheem Morris. His existing contract with Atlanta is believed to be valued at around $1.6 million per year — slightly less than what the Titans proposed, but the 47-year-old coach has opted for stability and continuity with the Falcons’ defensive unit.
Ulbrich rejoined the Falcons following a stint with the New York Jets, where he served as the team’s defensive coordinator and later assumed interim head coaching duties during a tumultuous period for the franchise. His experience and leadership have been credited with helping revitalize Atlanta’s defense, a unit that has shown significant improvement over the past season.
Sources close to the situation suggest that Ulbrich’s decision was influenced not only by loyalty to the Falcons organization but also by his confidence in the team’s direction under Morris. With a young and emerging defensive core, Ulbrich sees long-term potential in building a top-tier unit in Atlanta rather than starting fresh in Tennessee.
The Titans, for their part, continue their search for a new defensive coordinator after parting ways with Shane Bowen earlier this offseason. While Ulbrich was reportedly high on their shortlist, they will now have to pivot to other candidates.
Ulbrich’s commitment to Atlanta sends a strong signal of organizational stability and reflects the Falcons’ belief in their current coaching infrastructure as they prepare for the 2025 season.
