The Jets have completed an interview with Jeff Ulbrich for the Green & White’s head coach vacancy.
Ulbrich was thrust into the role of the Jets’ interim head coach on Oct. 8, five games into the 2024 NFL season, after Robert Saleh was dismissed. Before that, he served as the team’s defensive coordinator since January 2021. With Ulbrich at the helm, the team went 3-9, completing the regular season with a 32-20 victory over AFC East rival Miami.
“It was very challenging but also very rewarding,” Ulbrich said, reflecting on his tenure. “I know that sounds crazy, the fact that the results were not what we all wanted, but I learned a lot about myself, I learned a lot about this team, I learned a lot about coaching, teaching, leadership, the whole thing. It’s going to be a great opportunity for me to reflect and grow when this is all said and done.”
Ulbrich began his coaching career as the assistant special teams coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks (2010-11) before joining the UCLA coach staff as the linebackers coach and special teams coordinator (2012-14). He returned to the NFL as the Atlanta Falcons’ linebackers coach (2015-19) and served as the team’s defensive coordinator and assistant head coach in 2020.
In his role as the Jets’ defensive coordinator, Ulbrich oversaw a tenacious defense for three seasons. During that time, he helped develop young players including defensive lineman Quinnen Williams, cornerback Sauce Gardner and linebacker Quincy Williams, among others. Ulbrich led a unit to two top five total defense finishes with a third overall (292.3 yard per game) finish in 2023.
During his tenure leading the whole squad, Ulbrich said he was able to move beyond the defensive bubble and engage with players like QB Aaron Rodgers and WR Garrett Wilson as he expanded and honed his knowledge.
“This culture as far as the process is right,” he said. “I think these guys understand what it takes to be…
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