The Atlanta Falcons have met with six candidates for their defensive coordinator vacancy, interviewing former NFL head coach Steve Wilks and Pittsburgh Steelers secondary coach Grady Brown on Friday.

The Atlanta Falcons' search for a defensive coordinator now includes a former interim head coach for an NFC South Division rival.

Pittsburgh Steelers secondary coach Grady Brown interviewed for the Atlanta Falcons’ vacant defensive coordinator job.

Two candidates — Michigan defensive coordinator Wink Martindale and New York Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich — have completed interviews while two others — former Bengals DC Lou Anarumo and former Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks — are set to meet with the team next week.

The Atlanta Falcons are doing their due diligence to find their next defensive coordinator. Following the conclusion of the regular season, the Falcons decided to move on from first-year defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake.

When asked about potential offseason changes, specifically the fate of first-year defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake, Morris

The Atlanta Falcons have now interviewed four coaches for their defensive coordinator vacancy. The team met with Green Bay Packers pass-game coordinator Derrick Ansley in the second of two interviews on Thursday afternoon.