"49ers Elevate Sorensen to Defensive Coordinator, Add Staley to Staff; Interview Raiders' Alexander for DC Spot"

The San Francisco 49ers are promoting Nick Sorensen to defensive coordinator and adding Brandon Staley as assistant head coach to their coaching staff. Sorensen, who has been with the team since 2022, will be stepping into his first coordinator role, while Staley brings experience from his previous coaching positions with the Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams, Chicago Bears, and Denver Broncos. The team aims to maintain defensive continuity and principles while making these coaching changes.