Jaguars hire former Falcons defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen
The Atlanta Falcons have yet to hire a head coach, but they’ve officially lost defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen, ESPN’s Adam Schefter stated on the Pat McAfee Show on Monday. Nielsen took over the Falcons defense in 2023 for retired defensive coordinator Dean Pees and thrived in Atlanta.
After initially blocking Nielsen from taking interviews, the Falcons allowed him to meet with the Jaguars last week. Apparently, the interview went well and Nielsen will join Doug Pederson’s staff in Jacksonville.
Jaguars are set to hire former Falcons’ defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen as their new defensive coordinator, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 22, 2024
