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Ex-Bears head coach interviews with Falcons for open defensive coordinator job
The Falcons fired defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake earlier this offseason, after just one year on the job. The team also let go of defensive line coach Jay Rodgers. They went 8-9
Falcons Interview Fired Bears Coach for Defensive Coordinator Opening
The Atlanta Falcons interviewed former Chicago Bears head coach and Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus for their defensive coordinator role.
Falcons fire defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake after one season
The Atlanta Falcons fired defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake after one season, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported on Saturday afternoon. Head coach Raheem Morris left the door open for potential coaching changes during his Monday press conference. Morris was non-committal when asked if the team would retain Lake as defensive coordinator.
Falcons fire defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake after 1 season: Who could replace him?
Lake’s future seemed tenuous when head coach Raheem Morris was critical of the defensive effort in the season-ending loss to Carolina.
Falcons interview Matt Eberflus for defensive coordinator
The Falcons have spoken to another candidate for their defensive coordinator vacancy. Atlanta announced on Saturday morning that Matt Eberflus interviewed with the club for the position. Eberflus, 54,
Falcons fire defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake, defensive line coach
Jimmy Lake, who served as the Falcons’ defensive coordinator for the 2024 season was fired on Friday, according to the Falcons. Also, defensive line coach Jay Rodgers was fired.
Atlanta Falcons ‘part ways’ with Defensive Coordinator Jimmy Lake, second defense coach
The Atlanta Falcons announced on Saturday that they have “parted ways” with two members of their coaching staff. Defensive Coordinator Jimmy Lake and Defensive Line Coach Jay Rodgers are no longer with the franchise,
Falcons fire defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake after one season in Atlanta
The Atlanta Falcons have fired defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake after one season with the franchise, the team announced Saturday. Along with Lake, the club has also let go of defensive line coach Jay Rodgers.
Falcons interview Matt Eberflus for defensive coordinator job
Former Bears head coach Matt Eberflus continues to draw interest around the NFL as a defensive coach. Saturday, he interviewed with the Falcons for their vacant defensive coordinator position. The Falcons fired coordinator Jimmy Lake after one season and have been interviewing potential replacements the past two weeks.
What Falcons need in a defensive coordinator
When asked about potential offseason changes, specifically the fate of first-year defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake, Morris
Steve Wilks to interview for Falcons defensive coordinator opening
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 interview with the Falcons next week.
Falcons fire defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake, assistant Jay Rodgers following defense’s poor finish
The Atlanta Falcons have fired defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake and defensive line coach Jay Rodgers following first-year ...
Falcons Fire Defensive Coordinator Jimmy Lake As Raheem Morris Reworks Staff
The Atlanta Falcons decided to part ways with defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake and defensive line coach Jay Rodgers.
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Atlanta Falcons fire defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake, assistant Jay Rodgers
The Atlanta Falcons fired defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake and defensive line coach Jay Rodgers on Saturday following ...