The Atlanta Falcons have met with six candidates for their defensive coordinator vacancy, interviewing former NFL head coach Steve Wilks and Pittsburgh Steelers secondary coach Grady Brown on Friday.

Pittsburgh Steelers secondary coach Grady Brown interviewed for the Atlanta Falcons’ vacant defensive coordinator job.

Another name has surfaced in the Atlanta Falcons' search for a new defensive coordinator. According to a report from NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the team will interview Pittsburgh Steelers secondary coach Grady Brown on Friday.

The Atlanta Falcons are taking their time putting together a coaching staff for 2025. The team must fill two positions after dismissing defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake and defensive line coach Jay Rodgers last week.

When asked about potential offseason changes, specifically the fate of first-year defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake, Morris

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 on Thursday afternoon.

The Atlanta Falcons' search for a defensive coordinator now includes a former interim head coach for an NFC South Division rival.