Just one year after parting ways with defensive coordinator Steve Wilks following a Super Bowl appearance, the San Francisco 49ers are set to dismiss Wilks' successor, Nick Sorensen, from his role as defensive coordinator.

Kyle Shanahan is changing out 49ers defensive coordinators for the fourth time in five years. Nick Sorensen, like his immediate predecessor Steve Wilks, won’t return to that role after one season in it,

The 49ers continued to change their coaching staff on Tuesday by removing Nick Sorensen from his post as defensive coordinator, according to multiple reports. San Francisco would like to keep Sorensen on head coach Kyle Shanahan’s staff for next season but in a different role.

The San Francisco 49ers are moving on from defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen, according to multiple reports on Tuesday evening, marking the second consecutive year that they will have fired a defensive coordinator after one season.

The San Francisco 49ers have faced their share of struggles this season, and the defense, led by first-year coordinator Nick Sorensen, has been no exception. While the defense ranks sixth in the NFL in total yards allowed, inconsistency has plagued the unit, as evidenced by its...

The San Francisco 49ers have removed Nick Sorensen from his role as defensive coordinator, ESPN reported. He just completed his first season in the position after being elevated from defensive passing game specialist and nickelbacks coach.

The 49ers removed Nick Sorensen from his role as defensive coordinator Tuesday night but hope to retain him in a different post, a source said.

Right now, the 49ers are deciding whether they should fire Nick Sorensen just a year after promoting him to defensive coordinator. Does he deserve to

January 8 - The San Francisco 49ers have removed Nick Sorensen from his role as defensive ... points in the final two games of the campaign. Sorensen received his promotion last March, replacing Steve Wilks. Wilks was the DC for one season in 2023 after ...

Last season, under Wilks, the 49ers were also eighth in defensive yards, but allowed the third fewest points in the NFL. Wilks' firing was attributed to inconsistency on defense.

The 49ers will be seeking their fourth defensive coordinator in four years. Nick Sorensen won't return as the 49ers defensive

The San Francisco 49ers have been vigorously interviewing candidates for their vacant Special Teams coordinator position. Last Sunday, the team got to work, meeting with Detroit Lions’ assistant Jett Modkins — an intriguing young coach with a bright future.