The Atlanta Falcons have now spoken with seven coaches for their defensive coordinator vacancy, interviewing former Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus on Saturday. The 54-year-old was fired midway through the 2024 season after compiling an overall record of 14-32.

The Atlanta Falcons interviewed former Chicago Bears head coach and Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus for their defensive coordinator role.

The Falcons have interviewed seven candidates for the open spot so far, including Eberflus. Others interviewed include New York Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich, Michigan defensive coordinator Don "Wink" Martindale, former Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo and former San Francisco 49ers DC Steve Wilks.

In his first days as head coach of the Chicago Bears, Ben Johnson has already requested to interview one of the Los Angeles Rams’ top assistants. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Bears want to interview Rams assistant head coach and passing game coordinator Aubrey Pleasant for their defensive coordinator vacancy.

New Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is getting right to work building out his coaching staff. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Johnson and the Bears have requested to interview Los Angeles Rams assistant head coach and defensive passing game coordinator Aubrey Pleasant to become Chicago’s new defensive coordinator.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson has identified one of the NFL's top assistant coaches to interview for the team's defensive coordinator position.