The order of cap space may surprise you (notwithstanding the Saints who are in their usual spot). The division winner has the most projected money for the new league year while the Falcons are third, according to Spotrac. Each of these teams will make moves to clear more space, especially the Falcons and Saints.

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

Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens saw their season come to an end after falling to Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills 27-25 in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs. It certainly was a game to forget for Ravens tight end Mark Andrews. The former All-Pro made some costly fourth quarter mistakes that may have cost his team the win.

Washington advanced to the conference championship game after its shocking win over Detroit, while Los Angeles came up short against Philadelphia in divisional round.

The New York Jets interviewed Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. on Sunday for their head coach vacancy. Whitt is in his first season leading the defense for the Commanders, who forced five turnovers in their stunning 45-31 win over the Detroit Lions on Saturday night to advance to the NFC championship for the first time in 33 years.

Eddie George, who just completed his fourth season as Tennessee State's football coach, interviewed Sunday for the Chicago Bears' head coaching job.

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Eddie George, the former Tennessee Titans All-Pro and current Tennessee State football coach, will interview for the Chicago Bears' head coach opening

The Atlanta Falcons have hired New York Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich as their defensive coordinator, the team announced on Saturday. Ulbrich

During Matt Ryan’s 13 seasons as the starting quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons, nobody gave him more trouble than New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan. The two NFC South rivals faced off twice per year from 2011-2021 and there were some memorable matchups.

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.