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49ers reportedly consider Raheem Morris as defensive coordinator

8/19/2026

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The San Francisco 49ers could name head coach Raheem Morris as defensive coordinator, reports say.
Morris, 49, coached the Atlanta Falcons (2024-2025) and was the Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator (2021-2023).
After DeMeco Ryans and Robert Saleh left following the 2021-2022 NFC Championship runs to become head coaches of the Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans, Steve Wilks and Nick Sorensen were dismissed after one season.

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The San Francisco 49ers could name head coach Raheem Morris as defensive coordinator, reports say.
Morris, 49, coached the Atlanta Falcons (2024-2025) and was the Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator (2021-2023).
After DeMeco Ryans and Robert Saleh left following the 2021-2022 NFC Championship runs to become head coaches of the Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans, Steve Wilks and Nick Sorensen were dismissed after one season.