Sources - 49ers hiring ex-Panthers interim coach Steve Wilks as DC

The San Francisco 49ers are hiring Steve Wilks as their new defensive coordinator, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Tuesday.

Wilks replaces DeMeco Ryans, who was hired last week as the Houston Texans' new head coach.

Wilks took over as the Panthers' interim coach last season after Matt Rhule and led Carolina to a 6-6 record.