Falcons' Jeff Ulbrich returns to camp after wife's cancer death
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 5:15 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Jeff Ulbrich, the Atlanta Falcons' defensive coordinator, has returned to training camp following the death of his wife, Cristina, from cancer at the end of July. The Falcons organization expressed their condolences, honoring Cristina's impact on the team and her family. Ulbrich was previously absent from camp during this difficult time. Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski stated that the organization would support Ulbrich and his children, addressing the emotional atmosphere during practices. The team continues to rally around Ulbrich as he reassembles his focus on football.
- •Cristina Ulbrich passed away after a battle with cancer.
- •Jeff Ulbrich returned to training camp on August 7.
- •The Falcons organization expressed heartbreak over Cristina's death.
- •Kevin Stefanski pledged support for Ulbrich and his family.
- •Cristina was remembered as a source of strength for the family and the Falcons community.
- 5:15 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons' defensive coordinator back at camp following wife's death
"Tributes from across the football world poured in for Cristina Ulbrich, wife of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator, following her death.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Oct 22, 2026, 5:12 PMPackers injury updates on Christian Watson, Matthew Golden, Jordan Love
NFL•Oct 22, 2026, 4:32 PMAlvin Kamara vs. Kendre Miller: Which Saints Running Back Offers More Fantasy Football Value?
NFL•Oct 22, 2026, 4:00 PMWhat channel is Thursday Night Football on? Patriots vs Bears TV, time
FootballNFL•Oct 22, 2026, 3:24 PMHow a fast start by Browns can help them out-run Titans' trap
NFL•Oct 22, 2026, 2:55 PMNFL Fines Mike Vrabel, Aaron Glenn and Nick Sirianni $750,000 Combined
NFL•Oct 22, 2026, 2:10 PMIs there a Thursday Night Football game tonight? NFL Week 7 schedule