But, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic, the 49ers are primed to pass over that trio in favor of the man they just removed from the position of defensive coordinator. Kyle

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