Overview
- Multiple outlets including ESPN and the Associated Press report Morris will replace Robert Saleh, who departed to coach the Titans.
- The 49ers interviewed Raheem Morris, Gus Bradley and Joe Woods for the opening before opting for the external candidate.
- Morris coordinated the Rams’ Super Bowl–winning defense in 2021 and was fired by the Falcons after consecutive 8-9 seasons as head coach.
- San Francisco’s 2025 defense battled injuries to stars Nick Bosa and Fred Warner and finished 13th in points allowed with a lagging pass rush.
- With Morris chosen, attention turns to assistant head coach Gus Bradley, who is being discussed as a defensive coordinator candidate for the Titans or Cardinals, per reporting.