Falcons coordinator Ulbrich absent as wife loses cancer battle
Falcons coordinator Jeff Ulbrich absent from camp following his wife Cristina's death from cancer.
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Cristina Ulbrich Death
Cristina Ulbrich, wife of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, died after a cancer battle. The Falcons honored her as a devoted wife, mother, and friend who supported Jeff and their three children.
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2026-08-14 to 2026-11-11 · UTC publication dates
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Cristina Ulbrich, wife of Falcons defensive coordinator, dies after cancer battle
Cristina Ulbrich, wife of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, died after a battle with cancer. The Falcons announced her death on Thursday (with one source indicating Sunday). Cristina was described as a devoted wife, mother, and friend. She and Jeff shared three children: Samantha, Jax, and Jace. The couple met during Ulbrich's recruiting visit to Hawaii in 1997.
Jeff Ulbrich absent from Falcons training camp due to personal reasons
Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich was absent from the start of training camp. He had not been spotted at Falcons training camp during practices on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to multiple reports, due to personal reasons related to his wife's illness and subsequent passing.
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