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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 04: Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich of the Atlanta Falcons looks on during the first half of the game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Getty
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 14: Interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich of the New York Jets and his wife, Cristina Ulbrich, embrace prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on October 14, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) Getty
Jeff Ulbrich has been away from the Atlanta Falcons at the start of training camp due to a family matter.
That family news has been revealed, and it’s with a heavy heart that the announcement was made on Thursday evening that Jeff Ulbrich’s wife, Christina, has passed away.
The Atlanta Falcons X account made the following post:
Christina Ulbrich Passes Away on Thursday Evening
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GettyEAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 14: Interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich of the New York Jets and his wife, Cristina Ulbrich, embrace prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on October 14, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
BleacherReport.com wrote (about Jeff Ulbrich’s playing career):Â
“Jeff Ulbrich played 10 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers (2000â2009) as a linebacker before turning to coaching. He previously served as a Falcons assistant from 2015-2020 under then head-coach Dan Quinn before moving onto be the New York Jets‘ defensive coordinator.”
It is Ulbrich’s second season as the Falcons’ defensive coordinator.
@EverythingGeorgia wrote (via X.com): “BREAKING: Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich wife Cristina, has recently passed. They had 3 kids including two sons, Jax and Jace.”
Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that she passed away on Sunday, after a courageous battle with cancer:
“The Atlanta Falcons announced the passing of Cristina Ulbrich, wife of defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich. She passed away Sunday after a long illness.”
Here is some of the Atlanta Falcons’ statement via social media, courtesy of Schefter:
âOn behalf of the entire organization, we extend our deepest condolences to Jeff, their children, and all who loved Cristina. During this incredibly difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with the Ulbrich family. âWe ask that their privacy be respected as they grieve this profound loss, and we stand with them in support and remembrance of Cristinaâs life.â
Heavy on Falcons and the entire Heavy on NFL community extend its deepest condolences to the Ulbrich family as well.
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