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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.
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 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 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.
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 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.
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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.
Report: Steve Wilks to interview with Falcons
Former Cardinals coach Steve Wilks, who was a visitor to the Falcons’ training camp last season, is set to interview with the team for the vacant defensive coordinator position next week, according to ESPN.
Falcons Interview Familiar Face for Defensive Coordinator Vacancy
The Atlanta Falcons have interviewed one of the leading candidates for their defensive coordinator vacancy. Atlanta met virtually with former New York Jets defensive coordinator and interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich on Wednesday,
Takeaways in Falcons Defensive Coordinator Search: Atlanta Admitting Past Mistake
The Atlanta Falcons have interviewed seven candidates for their defensive coordinator vacancy, and six share the same trait: ...
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 ...
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Falcons Non-Committal on Defensive Coordinator Jimmy Lake's Future
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris was non-committal on defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake's future. Morris, asked during his end-of-season press conference Monday ...
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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 ...