After building around the margins last offseason, the Chargers are positioned to make a splash in Jim Harbaugh's second season.

The Falcons have fired defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake after the team allowed the second-most touchdown passes in the NFL and had the second-fewest sacks.

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 Thursday.

The Atlanta Falcons have interviewed former Cincinnati Bengals assistant Lou Anarumo and Green Bay Packers passing game coordinator Derrick Ansley.

In training camp this season, the Falcons were shopping Heinicke, who lost his backup job when Atlanta brought in Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr. The Falcons reached a deal with the Chargers, who traded a sixth-round pick for Heinicke to backup Herbert.

Lake had never been a defensive coordinator or a defensive playcaller prior to 2024. It's likely that the Falcons bring in someone with more experience doing that job this offseason. Former Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo will also be interviewed, per an NFL Network report.

Los Angeles has 30 players scheduled to become free agents this March, with 27 set to become unrestricted free agents, which are players with four or more accrued seasons and an expired contract.

Green Bay Packers defensive passing game coordinator Derrick Ansley interviewed with the Atlanta Falcons for their open defensive coordinator job, the team announced Thursday. Ansley is the Falcons’ fourth interview for the job.

The Atlanta Falcons have a strong collection of young talent at the skilled positions on offense. But any offense could still use one of the best wide receivers

The Atlanta Falcons recently interviewed former Alabama defensive backs coach Derrick Ansley for the defensive coordinator opening. Ansley is currently serving as the passing game coordinator for the Green Bay Packers.

The coaching turnover continues. Atlanta will officially be looking for a new defensive coordinator as NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports

And there there were four. The NFL playoffs have paired down to just four teams left who will duke it out this coming weekend for an opportunity to go to the Super Bowl. Meanwhile, 28 teams have