K.J. Wright Joins 49ers Coaching Staff as Assistant Linebackers Coach

Former Seattle Seahawks linebacker and Super Bowl champion, K.J. Wright, transitions to coaching with the San Francisco 49ers.

K.J. Wright, a former Seattle Seahawks linebacker, has been hired as the assistant linebackers/defensive quality control coach by the San Francisco 49ers.
Wright announced his new role on his podcast, marking his first coaching position since retiring from the NFL in 2022.
He reunites with Nick Sorensen, the 49ers' newly promoted defensive coordinator, who was a former Seahawks assistant coach.
Wright's coaching debut comes after a successful NFL career, including a Super Bowl win and being ranked third all-time in tackles for the Seahawks.
The hiring is part of the 49ers' effort to strengthen their coaching staff, particularly in the linebackers unit, a key aspect of their defensive strategy.