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Dallas Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys add to defensive staff with focus on suspect improving run game, line

The Dallas Cowboys have hired Paul Guenther as the defensive run game coordinator to improve their run defense.

Jeff Zgonina has been hired as the defensive line coach to replace Aden Durde.

Former Cowboys defensive end Greg Ellis has been hired as the assistant defensive line coach. [ more ]

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Dallas Cowboys

The ties that bind: Why Marvin Lewis called Mike McCarthy for Mike Zimmer for Cowboys DC job

Marvin Lewis played a role in Mike Zimmer becoming the defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys.

Lewis has a long-standing relationship with both Mike McCarthy and Mike Zimmer. [ more ]

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Dallas Cowboys

Familiarity brought DC Mike Zimmer back to Dallas Cowboys but he's here to win a title

Mike Zimmer returns to the Dallas Cowboys as defensive coordinator with a focus on winning a championship.

Zimmer's familiarity with the Cowboys organization and his relationship with head coach Mike McCarthy were factors in his decision to return. [ more ]

ESPN.com

Dallas Cowboys

New Cowboys DC Mike Zimmer is 'going to test your mettle'

Darren Woodson respects Mike Zimmer more than any other coach he's had in his career

Zimmer is known for his toughness and demanding approach to coaching [ more ]

ESPN.com

Dallas Cowboys

Cowboys hire Zimmer as DC after uncertainty

The Dallas Cowboys have hired Mike Zimmer as their new defensive coordinator.

Zimmer previously served as an assistant coach for the Cowboys from 1994-2006. [ more ]

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mattbarrows 3 weeks ago

Nick Sorensen wants 49ers back to basics: ‘An attacking defense that plays fast’ https://t.co/wnpXrF0PZk

The Athletic

3 weeks ago

San Francisco 49ers

Nick Sorensen wants 49ers back to basics: 'An attacking defense that plays fast'

Nick Sorensen, the new 49ers defensive coordinator, plans to be on the sideline during games for player interaction and connection. [ more ]

mattbarrows 3 weeks ago

The Sorensen-Staley dynamic promises to be interesting because they have such opposite perspectives. Sorensen represents familiarity; Staley represents change.

All the notes from #49ers’ rookie minicamp .. https://t.co/wnpXrF0PZk

The Athletic

3 weeks ago

San Francisco 49ers

Nick Sorensen wants 49ers back to basics: 'An attacking defense that plays fast'

Nick Sorensen, the new 49ers defensive coordinator, plans to be on the sideline during games for player interaction and connection. [ more ]

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The Athletic

San Francisco 49ers

Meet the 49ers' new do-everything coordinator, Nick Sorensen: 'Our players love him'

Nick Sorensen's disciplined approach and calm demeanor have been key factors in his success as a player and coach.

Sorensen's quiet leadership style, rooted in dedication and reliability, sets him apart in his role as a defensive coordinator. [ more ]

NBC Sports Bay Area & California

San Francisco 49ers

Why Shanahan believes Sorensen was correct choice for 49ers' DC role

Nick Sorensen is the new defensive coordinator for the 49ers, chosen by Kyle Shanahan without a formal interview.

Sorensen's promotion is based on Shanahan's familiarity with him over the past two years and a belief in his readiness for the role. [ more ]

The Athletic

San Francisco 49ers

49ers to promote Sorensen to DC, hire Staley as assistant HC

49ers promoting Nick Sorensen to defensive coordinator.

Hiring Brandon Staley as assistant head coach. [ more ]

NBC Sports Bay Area & California

San Francisco 49ers

NFL rumors: 49ers promote Sorensen to DC, hire Staley as assistant HC

Nick Sorensen promoted to 49ers' defensive coordinator role

Former Chargers HC Brandon Staley hired as assistant head coach [ more ]

ESPN.com

National Football League

Sources: 49ers promote for DC; Staley joins staff

The San Francisco 49ers are promoting Nick Sorensen to the new defensive coordinator role.

Former Los Angeles Chargers coach Brandon Staley is joining the 49ers as an assistant head coach. [ more ]

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49ers Webzone

San Francisco 49ers

Kyle Shanahan explains why 49ers promoted Nick Sorensen to defensive coordinator

Internal promotion valued over external hire

Experience and familiarity with staff key in decision-making process

Gratitude for finding roles for coaching staff members [ more ]

NBC Sports Bay Area & California

San Francisco 49ers

Report: Ulbrich, 49ers had mutual interest before Sorensen hire

The 49ers promoted Nick Sorensen to the defensive coordinator position after considering Jeff Ulbrich from the New York Jets.

Despite Ulbrich's success with the Jets, the 49ers opted for an internal hire with Sorensen. [ more ]

NBC Sports Bay Area & California

San Francisco 49ers

What Sorensen, Staley bring to 49ers after reported hires

Nick Sorensen and Brandon Staley interviewed for 49ers' defensive coordinator job with both expected to be hired. Sorensen will be promoted to defensive coordinator, and Staley will join as assistant head coach.

Sorensen emphasized generating turnovers, leading the 49ers to excel in this area with impressive interception numbers during his time with the team. [ more ]

The Mercury News

San Francisco 49ers

Report: 49ers promote Nick Sorensen as defensive coordinator, also hire Brandon Staley

Nick Sorensen named 49ers' third defensive coordinator in four years.

Shanahan hires Brandon Staley as an assistant coach to help the defensive staff. [ more ]

49ers Webzone

San Francisco 49ers

49ers completed defensive coordinator interview with Daniel Bullocks

Daniel Bullocks interviewed for the 49ers defensive coordinator position.

Kyle Shanahan completed the interview with Daniel Bullocks. [ more ]

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San Francisco 49ers

Most Popular News for Feb 26, 2024

49ers conduct interviews for a new defensive coordinator, future of Kyle Shanahan and coaching staff uncertain.

Salary cap increase impacts Brandon Aiyuk. Shanahan, staff skipping Combine. Drake Jackson confident about offseason readiness. [ more ]

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Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Rams

Chargers' starting safeties intact after giving Alohi Gilman new deal

Chargers retain safety Alohi Gilman

Gilman's proven performance and contract details [ more ]

49ers Webzone

San Francisco 49ers

Further insights into 49ers' initial interest in Steve Spagnuolo for DC

The San Francisco 49ers showed interest in Steve Spagnuolo for their defensive coordinator position before he extended his deal with the Kansas City Chiefs.

The 49ers ultimately promoted Nick Sorensen and hired Brandon Staley after exploring various options for the defensive coordinator position. [ more ]

NBC Sports Bay Area & California

San Francisco 49ers

Report: 49ers explored possibility of hiring Spagnuolo as DC

49ers considered hiring Steve Spagnuolo as defensive coordinator before promoting Nick Sorensen and hiring Brandon Staley.

Spagnuolo reportedly extended his contract with the Chiefs after the 49ers expressed interest, earning around $5 million annually. [ more ]

49ers Webzone

San Francisco 49ers

49ers get to have it both ways, with Nick Sorensen and Brandon Staley on defensive staff

The 49ers hired Nick Sorensen as the defensive coordinator over Brandon Staley.

The 49ers prioritize maintaining their current defensive system while possibly augmenting it with Staley's expertise. [ more ]

NBC Sports Bay Area & California

San Francisco 49ers

Source: 49ers interview Raiders safeties coach Alexander for DC job

Gerald Alexander interviewed for 49ers' defensive coordinator position

Alexander joins other candidates like Dave Merritt and Nick Sorensen [ more ]

49ers Webzone

San Francisco 49ers

49ers interviewing Chiefs assistant for defensive coordinator job

The San Francisco 49ers are considering Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs coach David Merritt for their defensive coordinator position.

Under Merritt's coaching, the Kansas City Chiefs ranked fourth in pass defense in the NFL. [ more ]

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49ers Webzone

San Francisco 49ers

Speculation ends as 49ers hire a defensive coordinator...and an assistant head coach

Nick Sorensen promoted to defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers.

Brandon Staley considered for assistant head coach role with the team. [ more ]

49ers Webzone

San Francisco 49ers

Speculation ends as 49ers hire a defensive coordinator...and an assistant head coach

The 49ers promote Nick Sorensen as their new defensive coordinator and consider hiring Brandon Staley as an assistant head coach.

There was speculation about internal vs. external hires for the defensive coordinator position, with a preference for continuity within the organization. [ more ]

49ers Webzone

San Francisco 49ers

49ers interview Raiders safeties coach Gerald Alexander for defensive coordinator job

Gerald Alexander interviewed for 49ers def. coordinator role.

Alexander has experience as player and coach in NFL. [ more ]

49ers Webzone

San Francisco 49ers

49ers mailbag: Who is most likely to be traded? What positions will SF draft? Which free-agent pass rushers will the 49ers pursue?

Interviews held for 49ers' defensive coordinator position with Staley, Sorensen, and upcoming one for Bullocks

Lynch states no major changes to 49ers' defensive philosophy post Wilks firing [ more ]

The Athletic

San Francisco 49ers

John Lynch: Don't rule out Brandon Staley for 49ers' defensive coordinator opening

The San Francisco 49ers are conducting interviews for their defensive coordinator position, considering internal and external candidates.

The team's core defensive principles, including a four-down front that attacks, are crucial in their consideration for the new defensive coordinator. [ more ]

49ers Webzone

San Francisco 49ers

49ers complete two interviews for defensive coordinator job, with more to come

The San Francisco 49ers have interviewed Brandon Staley and Nick Sorensen for the defensive coordinator position.

More interviews are scheduled, including with Daniel Bullocks and additional candidates. [ more ]

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NBC Sports Bay Area & California

San Francisco 49ers

Why Stephen A believes 49ers firing Wilks a 'bad look' for Shanahan

Stephen A. Smith criticizes the 49ers for firing defensive coordinator Steve Wilks after just one season.

Smith praises Wilks for leading a top-ranked defense in his first year with the team and believes he has been unfairly treated in previous coaching positions. [ more ]

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Pats Pulpit

New England Patriots

Patriots defensive coordinator DeMarcus Covington ready to guide 'from the classroom to the grass'

DeMarcus Covington has been promoted to defensive coordinator for the New England Patriots.

Covington has previous experience as a defensive line coach and has garnered attention for his work. [ more ]

Pats Pulpit

New England Patriots

Intelligence, passion among defining traits of new Patriots DC DeMarcus Covington

DeMarcus Covington has been named the new defensive coordinator for the New England Patriots, a role that hasn't been filled since 2017.

Covington is praised for his intelligence, passion, and ability to motivate players through speeches. [ more ]

Pats Pulpit

New England Patriots

University of Washington makes Steve Belichick hire official

Steve Belichick will be the next defensive coordinator at the University of Washington.

Belichick's departure from the New England Patriots comes after 12 years as an assistant coach under his father. [ more ]

Pats Pulpit

New England Patriots

Patriots reportedly interview ex-Packers assistant Jerry Montgomery for position on defensive staff

DeMarcus Covington's promotion to defensive coordinator has created an opening for the New England Patriots' defensive line.

Jerry Montgomery, a longtime Green Bay Packers assistant, is a candidate for the position. [ more ]

Pats Pulpit

New England Patriots

Steve Belichick expected to leave Patriots, per report

Steve Belichick is expected to join the University of Washington as its new defensive coordinator.

Belichick has spent his entire coaching career with the New England Patriots, working his way up from defensive assistant to co-defensive coordinator. [ more ]

Boston.com

New England Patriots

Devin McCourty explains why DeMarcus Covington is a 'perfect fit' as Patriots DC

DeMarcus Covington is expected to be promoted as the New England Patriots' defensive coordinator.

Covington has been considered one of the top rising assistant coaches in the league. [ more ]

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Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Rams

Rams' new coordinator Chris Shula has some big names behind his defense

Chris Shula, new Rams defensive coordinator, felt embarrassed about his last name and wanted to prove that he earned his position

Shula is the first defensive coordinator promoted from within under Rams coach Sean McVay [ more ]

ESPN.com

Los Angeles Rams

Sources: Rams tab Shula to replace Morris as DC

The Los Angeles Rams have promoted Chris Shula to defensive coordinator.

Shula has been with the Rams since 2017 and has a strong connection with head coach Sean McVay. [ more ]

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New York Post

New York Giants

Steve Spagnuolo's humble Giants start keyed his Chiefs rise

Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo is humble and uncomfortable with praise.

Players on the Chiefs' defense wear shirts that say 'In Spags We Trust' to show their support for Spagnuolo.

Spagnuolo has the opportunity to win his third Super Bowl ring as a defensive coordinator with the Chiefs. [ more ]

New York Post

New York Giants

Giants interview Chiefs linebackers coach Brendan Daly for defensive coordinator vacancy

Brendan Daly, the Chiefs' linebackers coach, has interviewed for the Giants' vacancy at defensive coordinator.

Daly has worked with Steve Spagnuolo on the Chiefs since 2019 and has won three Super Bowls as a defensive coach. [ more ]

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ESPN.com

National Football League

Sources: Giants plan to name Bowen new DC

The New York Giants plan to hire Shane Bowen as their defensive coordinator.

Bowen had been the Tennessee Titans' defensive coordinator since 2021. [ more ]

New York Post

New York Giants

Giants hiring Shane Bowen as new defensive coordinator after long search

The Giants are hiring former Titans DC Shane Bowen as their new defensive coordinator.

Bowen served as the Titans' defensive coordinator for the past three seasons. [ more ]

Bleacher Report

New York Giants

Giants Rumors: Vikings' Daronte Jones Interviewed for DC Role After Martindale Exit

The New York Giants have interviewed Daronte Jones for their vacant defensive coordinator position.

Jones impressed the Giants with his work as defensive coordinator. [ more ]

New York Post

New York Giants

Popular Jerome Henderson among Giants' top remaining options for defensive coordinator

The New York Giants are looking to hire a new defensive coordinator.

Jerome Henderson, the Giants' defensive backs coach, is a top candidate for the position. [ more ]

New York Post

New York Giants

Giants target Dennard Wilson to take Titans defensive coordinator job

Titans hire Ravens defensive backs coach Dennard Wilson as their new defensive coordinator.

Wilson was interviewed a second time by the Giants, but ultimately chose to join the Titans.

Giants are expected to name Wink Martindale's replacement as defensive coordinator soon. [ more ]

New York Post

New York Giants

What Giants will look for at Senior Bowl as defensive coordinator search continues

The Giants' coaches and front office staff are currently attending workouts and scouting NFL Draft prospects at the Senior Bowl.

The Giants are in the process of hiring a new defensive coordinator, with Dennard Wilson as the top candidate. [ more ]

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New England Patriots

Steve Belichick reportedly set to become defensive coordinator for the University of Washington

Steve Belichick is reportedly taking on a new role as the defensive coordinator at the University of Washington in 2024.

Belichick will work under newly appointed head coach Jedd Fisch, with whom he previously overlapped on the Patriots staff in 2020. [ more ]

New York Post

New York Giants

Giants interview Daronte Jones as defensive coordinator search continues

Daronte Jones interviewed for the Giants' defensive coordinator position

Jones has experience with the Vikings, Dolphins, and Bengals [ more ]

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ESPN.com

National Football League

Ravens' Weaver named Fins defensive coordinator

The Miami Dolphins have hired Anthony Weaver as their new defensive coordinator.

Weaver previously served as the defensive line coach and associate head coach for the Baltimore Ravens.

He will take over a Dolphins defense that ranked 10th in yards allowed per game and seventh in rushing yards allowed in 2023. [ more ]

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