3 days ago · It’s been a popular week for former San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinators. Nick Sorensen is headed to Dallas to be the Cowboys special teams coordinator. Steve Wilks is back in the NFL.

Jan 25, 2025 · After parting ways with special teams coordinator Brian Schneider and defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen, the Niners finalized on former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh.

The 49ers parted ways with their former defensive coordinator, Nick Sorensen, this past season after the team finished a horrendous 29th in the league in points allowed per game.

Jan 25, 2025 · Saleh replaces Nick Sorensen. Pelissero added that Saleh impressed during interviews and is poised to become a hot head coaching candidate after this season.

Jan 24, 2025 · The 49ers on Friday officially announced the hiring of Saleh, 45, as defensive coordinator to fill the key spot on Kyle Shanahan’s coach staff that remained vacant for more than two weeks. The 49ers have hired Robert Saleh as defensive coordinator, source says. Coach Kyle Shanahan got his top choice to replace Nick Sorensen.

Oct 9, 2024 · San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch backed defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen amid speculation linking Robert Saleh as a potential replacement.

Jan 24, 2025 · After a disappointing 6-11 season, the Niners made a number of changes to the coaching staff under Kyle Shanahan, including demoting defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen.

Jan 8, 2025 · The San Francisco 49ers reportedly will offer former defensive coordinator Robert Saleh his old position after firing Nick Sorensen.

Jan 8, 2025 · However, if no team hires Saleh to be their head coach, the 49ers are reportedly expected to make him an offer to return to the organization as the defensive coordinator following the decision to...

Oct 12, 2024 · Stop asking for it; the 49ers are not going to change defensive coordinator to accommodate Robert Saleh after the latter was fired from the New York Jets. They aren’t bringing him in as a...