Former Bears head coach Matt Eberflus to join 49ers staff

Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus responds to questions during an NFL football news conference at the team’s headquarters in Frisco, Texas, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025.Tony Gutierrez/AP

Matt Eberflus landed on his feet after all.

Two months after being fired as Cowboys defensive coordinator — and a year-and-a-half after being the first Bears head coach ever fired in-season — Eberflus will spend 2026 as a 49ers assistant coach. The 49ers will name him assistant head coach of defense, NFL Network reported Thursday.

Gus Bradley held the same role before being named the Titans’ defensive coordinator last month. The 49ers’ defensive coordinator — and, presumably, defensive play-caller —…