FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - The Atlanta Falcons have completed an interview with Steve Wilks, the organization announced Friday. Wilks is the sixth candidate to be interviewed for the Falcons' vacant defensive coordinator position. He joins the likes of Jeff Ulbrich, Don "Wink" Martindale and others vying for the job.

The Atlanta Falcons are scheduled to interview former Carolina Panthers head coach and San Francisco 49ers DC Steve Wilks next week. It is the perfect fit for t

ATLANTA -- Raheem Morris was visibly upset ... Former San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks was around the team during training camp and highly regarded by people in the building.

The Atlanta Falcons officially introduced their new defensive coordinator, Jeff Ulbrich, on Monday morning. The 47-year-old coach was welcomed with a press conference where the media had the chance to ask questions and get to know the newest addition to the Falcons’ coaching staff.

Jeff Ulbrich and Steve Wilks are among the other defensive coordinator candidates in Atlanta. The Falcons completed a virtual interview with Jeff Ulbrich for the organization’s defensive coordinator position, the team announced Wednesday afternoon.