Assuming Ward does sign elsewhere, the 49ers will certainly wish him well in a personal capacity. But he's also a very good football player, and if he signs with a conference riva

The Atlanta Falcons hired Jeff Ulbrich as defensive coordinator in the hopes of getting more out of the team's recent defensive draft picks. But another initial potential impact Ulbrich could make is in free agency.

Falcons coach Raheem Morris and new defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich are working on a master plan to uplift the defense next season.

Kyle Shanahan’s overhauled coaching staff features new coordinators and others as the 49ers look to rebound from a 6-11, last-place season.

Staley joined the Niners this past season in the role of a defensive assistant. His promotion to San Francisco's conference foe will take him away from the West Coast for the first time since the 2019 season.