Nielsen also worked with two-time Pro Bowl defensive end Trey Hendrickson, who had a career season (13.5 sacks, 25 quarterback hits) in 2020. Prior to joining the Saints, Nielsen served as the ...

Ryan Nielsen met with the media for the first time since he was hired on Thursday, and filled in the blanks on what his defense will look like in Jacksonville.

The 44-year-old Nielsen takes over for Mike Caldwell, who was fired along with seven defensive assistants a day after the Jaguars (9-8) ended the season by losing five of six and missing the playoffs.

There was one thing that Ryan Nielsen left at home as the Jaguars new defensive coordinator — a depth chart. He doesn’t need one right now. Skip to main content ...

Jaguars DC Ryan Nielsen talks philosophy, doesn't want to pigeon-hole players too early Nielsen plans to move players around to create advantages for the Jaguars and wants to avoid being predictable.

Nielsen fills the void left by Falcons defensive coordinator Dean Pees, who announced his retirement age at 73 on Jan. 9. Pees had been with the Falcons for two seasons and in the NFL for 18.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — First-year defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen wants his Atlanta Falcons defense to attack and be aggressive this season. And throughout training camp, he has gotten that ...