San Francisco 49ers, Defensive Coordinator

How Desirable is the 49ers' Vacant Defensive Coordinator Position?
A couple years ago, the 49ers probably could have had whichever defensive coordinator they wanted. Now that job might not be so desirable.
ESPN offers intriguing name for 49ers in defensive coordinator search
The San Francisco 49ers appear to have their sites set on former defensive coordinator Robert Saleh as their No. 1 option in their search for a new defensive coordinator.
San Francisco 49ers’ Defensive Coordinator Candidates To Replace Nick Sorensen
The San Francisco 49ers are on the search for a defensive coordinator once again after firing Nick Sorensen following just one season in that role.
49ers interview ex-Jets coach Robert Saleh for defensive coordinator job
The San Francisco 49ers might be turning back the clock by interviewing former New York Jets coach Robert Saleh for their open defensive coordinator position. Saleh left the exact role with the 49ers following the 2020 season to become the Jets coach.
49ers expected to offer defensive coordinator job to their former DC
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan gave Saleh his first defensive coordinator opportunity in 2017 during Shanahan’s first season at the helm in San Francisco. Saleh struggled out of the gate, but turned into one of the NFL’s best defensive coordinators and wound up getting a job as the Jets head coach after the 2020 campaign.
49ers Interview Fan Favorite for Defensive Coordinator Role
The 49ers announced the completion of interviews with former Jets' head coach Robert Saleh and Lions' passing game coordinator Deshea Townsend
The 49ers Want their Next Defensive Coordinator to be Experienced
In retrospect, Nick Sorensen was doomed from the start. That's why Kyle Shanahan is looking to hire a more experienced defensive coordinator this time around.
The 49ers fire defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen, AP source says
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers fired defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen after just one disappointing season, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the move hadn’t been announced.
Who could be a wildcard candidate for the 49ers defensive coordinator job?
The San Francisco 49ers search for their next defensive coordinator is currently underway, as the team has already conducted two interviews for the vacancy: former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh and Detroit Lions defensive passing game coordinator/defensive backs coach Deshea Townsend.
49ers' defensive coordinator search: Will Robert Saleh return?
So far, the San Francisco 49ers have interviewed former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh and Detroit Lions defensive passing game coordinator/defensive backs coach Deshea Townsend for the team's vacant defensive coordinator position.
49ers interview Robert Saleh and Deshea Townsend for defensive coordinator job
The San Francisco 49ers began their search for a new defensive coordinator by interviewing Robert Saleh for a second stint at the job and Detroit Lions assistant Deshea Townsend.
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What we learned in 2024: The 49ers need some consistency at defensive coordinator
Initially, this would have been about how Nick Sorensen should keep his spot as the 49ers’ defensive coordinator ...
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49ers Could Hire Former Saints HC as Next Defensive Coordinator
The San Francisco 49ers could turn to a Bay Area native as their defensive coordinator for the 2025 season and beyond.
49ers’ Kyle Shanahan on next defensive coordinator, plans for Brock Purdy, Deebo Samuel
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Mike McCarthy out as Cowboys head coach
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Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer contemplating retirement after Mike McCarthy exit, per report
Mike McCarthy is out as the Dallas Cowboys' head coach. And he's not the only big name who could be leaving Jerry Jones' team, as defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer is open to all options moving ...
Broncos’ Vance Joseph to interview for Las Vegas Raiders head coaching job, source says
The Broncos season is over, but hiring season is just ramping up. Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph is set to interview for ...