Another year, another new defensive coordinator for the 49ers. Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports that Nick Sorensen will not return to the position in 2025. Maiocco adds that there is “hope” Sorensen will remain on the staff in another role.

When news broke that Nick Sorensen was not returning to the San Francisco 49ers as their defensive coordinator, it took some fans by surprise. Now granted, the 49ers’ defense was the worst it’s been since DeMeco Ryans left town for the Houston Texans job,

(AP) — The San Francisco 49ers fired defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen after just one disappointing ... San Francisco will change defensive coordinators, starting when DeMeco Ryans left following the 2022 season to take over as head coach for Houston.

The San Francisco 49ers are on the search for a defensive coordinator once again after firing Nick Sorensen following just one season in that role.

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 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.

In its closing act, Sorensen’s unit allowed a season-high 47 points and produced no takeaways or sacks in Sunday’s 47-24 defeat at Arizona.

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.

The San Francisco 49ers continued their coaching staff makeover Tuesday night, removing Nick Sorensen ... under Robert Saleh and DeMeco Ryans. Shanahan promoted Sorensen from defensive pass ...