Cristina Ulbrich, the wife of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, died Sunday after a battle with cancer, the team announced.
The Falcons paid their respects to Cristina, expressing condolences over her passing. The team's announcement did not provide additional details about her age or other survivors.
Cristina's death comes as a loss to the Falcons organization and the wider NFL community, with tributes expected from players and colleagues. Jeff Ulbrich has served as the Falcons' defensive coordinator, and the team is likely to support him during this difficult time.
The family has not released further information at this time.