Falcons Interview Former Bears Coach Matt Eberflus for Defensive Coordinator Role

Atlanta continues its search for a new defensive coordinator after firing Jimmy Lake following an 8-9 season.

Overview

The Atlanta Falcons interviewed Matt Eberflus, former head coach of the Chicago Bears, for their vacant defensive coordinator position.
Eberflus was fired by the Bears in November 2024 after compiling a 14-32 record over two-plus seasons as head coach.
Before his tenure with the Bears, Eberflus served as the defensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts from 2018 to 2021 and held various assistant coaching roles with the Dallas Cowboys and Cleveland Browns.
The Falcons have also interviewed several other candidates for the role, including Steve Wilks, Grady Brown, Derrick Ansley, Lou Anarumo, Jeff Ulbrich, and Wink Martindale.
Atlanta is seeking to revamp its defensive staff after missing the playoffs and allowing 74 points in back-to-back overtime losses to close the season.