49ers Dismiss Special Teams Coordinator Brian Schneider After Disappointing Season

San Francisco's special teams ranked last in the NFL in 2024, with persistent errors contributing to a 6-11 record.

The San Francisco 49ers have fired Brian Schneider after three seasons as their special teams coordinator, following a year of significant struggles in that unit.
The 49ers' special teams ranked 32nd in the NFL in expected points added, with mistakes such as missed field goals, penalties, and failed coverage plays undermining their performance throughout 2024.
Kicker Jake Moody, a 2023 third-round pick, struggled in his second season, converting only 24 of 34 field goal attempts, including critical misses in key games.
Special teams errors, including allowing fake punts and committing turnovers, played a major role in several losses, including the season-ending defeat to the Arizona Cardinals.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan has not announced additional staff changes but previously expressed confidence in first-year defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen.