The Athletic’s Matt Barrows on Tuesday reported the 49ers fired defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen after one season. It’s the second time in as many offseasons San Francisco has parted ways with a defensive coordinator. More to come…

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

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.

The 49ers are moving on to their fifth defensive coordinator in six seasons as Nick Sorensen is ousted by coach Kyle Shanahan.

Nick Sorensen wasn’t the San Francisco 49ers’ first choice. And he evidently wasn’t a great choice. The 49ers decided Tuesday not to retain Sorensen as their defensive coordinator, 11 months after they promoted him following a search during which they failed to land several other candidates,

The 49ers are going all-in for a Robert Saleh reunion. The former New York Jets head coach has an offer on the table from San Francisco to become the highest-paid defensive coordinator in the NFL, according to The Athletic’s Matt Barrows.

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

Former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh has a contract offer from the San Francisco 49ers to become the NFL's highest-paid defensive coordinator, per

The San Francisco 49ers are reportedly eager to reunite with former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh. Speaking on The 49ers +/- Podcast with Tim Kawakami, insider Matt Barrows shared insight into the team's approach to their coordinator vacancies,