The Atlanta Falcons announce that Cristina Ulbrich, the wife of defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, dies at age 48 after a battle with cancer. Multiple outlets report the team delivers the news in a statement. The Falcons express condolences to Jeff Ulbrich, their children, and others who loved Cristina, and describe her as part of the Falcons family.
Reports also state that Jeff Ulbrich is absent from the team during the start of training camp, including the first few days, for personal reasons. This absence is noted in connection with Cristina’s illness and passing. Coverage across outlets indicates the Falcons’ announcement comes as confirmation of her death following a prolonged cancer fight.
No further details about the timing of her death beyond the team’s announcement are included in the provided reports, and there is no additional information about funeral arrangements or medical specifics. The overall accounts align on the key points: her age, her relationship to Ulbrich, cancer as the cause, and Ulbrich’s early-camp absence for personal reasons.
