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Ex Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks fired by 49ers

A few days after the San Francisco 49ers were left empty-handed in Super Bowl LVIII, they have decided to part ways with a former member of the Arizona Cardinals.

According to multiple NFL insiders including Adam Schefter from ESPN, Steve Wilks has been fired by the 49ers after his one and only season as their defensive coordinator.

A change in San Francisco: Steve Wilks is out as the 49ers defensive coordinator. pic.twitter.com/atNB1ConXy

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 14, 2024

Blowing a lead late, San Francisco ended up losing 25-22 in overtime to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.