"49ers Promote Nick Sorensen to Defensive Coordinator, Add Staley to Staff"

The San Francisco 49ers have named Nick Sorensen, a former Seattle Seahawks assistant, as their new defensive coordinator, following the firing of Steve Wilks. Sorensen, who has been with the 49ers since 2022, will be promoted from pass game coordinator to the DC role. Additionally, the team is adding former Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley to the staff. This marks the second time that head coach Kyle Shanahan has chosen a former Pete Carroll assistant as his defensive coordinator.