Cristina Ulbrich, the wife of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, has tragically died of cancer, per a team announcement. My heart is with Jeff, Samantha, Jax, Jace and the entire Ulbrich family during this unimaginable time. "It was always evident how deeply Cristina loved her family and how fiercely she supported them. My family and I, along with the entire Falcons family, send our love and prayers for strength to everyone mourning her loss. Jeff Ulbrich then played 10 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers (2000–2009) as a linebacker before turning to coaching.