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NFL Rumors: Nick Sorensen to Be Hired as 49ers DC; Brandon Staley Set to Join Staff

After firing Steve Wilks following their loss in the Super Bowl, the San Francisco 49ers have found their next defensive coordinator.

Per ESPN's Adam Schefter and Jeremy Fowler, the 49ers are promoting defensive passing game coordinator Nick Sorensen and plan to hire former Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley to a "prominent" role on Kyle Shanahan's staff.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.