In recent days, Jeff Ulbrich has been at the center of attention due to the incident involving his son and the recent NFL Draft. The new defensive coordinator of the Atlanta Falcons is seen as a key figure for the upcoming season, and his arrival didn’t come cheap following his stint with the Jets. So, how much is he really earning per year in his new role?
According to Front Office Sports, the former interim coach of the New York Jets reached an agreement with Raheem Morris’ team worth an estimated $1.6 million per year.
With this deal, he reportedly became the ninth-highest-paid defensive coordinator in the league among the 32 teams.
How much do defensive coordinators make?
Last season, Jeff Ulbrich served as the interim head coach for the Jets. However, starting this year, he has taken over as the new defensive coordinator for the Falcons, becoming the ninth highest-paid coach at that position across the league. So how does the rest of the ranking shape up?
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According to a report from Front Office Sports, based on publications by NBC Sports, Pro Football Network, and ESPN UK earlier this year, the highest-paid defensive coordinator in the NFL is Vic Fangio, now a Super Bowl champion with the Eagles, earning an estimated $4.5 million per year.
Coming in second is Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer, who earns $4 million annually. Rounding out the top three is Steve Spagnuolo of the Kansas City Chiefs, with a salary estimated at around $3.5 million per year.
