The Atlanta Falcons have interviewed seven candidates for their defensive coordinator vacancy, and six share the same trait: experience with NFL play-calling.

The Atlanta Falcons have now interviewed four coaches for their defensive coordinator vacancy. The team met with Green Bay Packers pass-game coordinator Derrick Ansley in the second of two interviews Thursday.

In training camp this season, the Falcons were shopping Heinicke, who lost his backup job when Atlanta brought in Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr. The Falcons reached a deal with the Chargers, who traded a sixth-round pick for Heinicke to backup Herbert.

The Falcons have fired defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake after the team allowed the second-most touchdown passes in the NFL and had the second-fewest sacks.

The Atlanta Falcons have interviewed former Cincinnati Bengals assistant Lou Anarumo and Green Bay Packers passing game coordinator Derrick Ansley.

After missing the playoffs for the seventh consecutive season, the Atlanta Falcons fired defensive coordinator Jimmy ... He has been an NFL assistant coach since 2009 and was with the Los Angeles Chargers the previous three seasons. "After a thorough ...

Lake had never been a defensive coordinator or a defensive playcaller prior to 2024. It's likely that the Falcons bring in someone with more experience doing that job this offseason. Former Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo will also be interviewed, per an NFL Network report.

The Atlanta Falcons added a new name to their defensive coordinator candidate list, interviewing Green Bay Packers pass game coordinator Derrick Ansley.

At Allegiant Stadium, the Las Vegas Raiders will take on the Los Angeles Chargers in the final regular season game.

Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox argued the Atlanta Falcons are a potential suitor for former Defensive Player of the Year Khalil Mack.