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49ers interested in Panthers’ Steve Wilks, others for likely defensive coordinator vacancy
Jan 31, 2023 at 1:13 PM
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According to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, the San Francisco 49ers requested permission to speak with Carolina Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks. The 49ers expect to lose defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans, likely to the Houston Texans.
Ryans completed his second interview with the Texans on Tuesday morning.
Wilks, in his second stint with the Panthers, was the team's defensive pass game coordinator and secondary coach before the firing of head coach Matt Rhule. He has NFL defensive coordinator experience, serving in the role with the Cleveland Browns (2019) after his one-year head coaching stint with the Arizona Cardinals (2018).
Wilks entered the NFL coaching ranks as a defensive backs coach with the Chicago Bears in 2006. He later served in the same role with the Chargers (2009-11) and Panthers (2012-14) before becoming Carolina's assistant head coach (2015-17).
Josina Anderson notes that Wilks might not be the only coach on the 49ers' radar. The team is "in discussions" to interview Washington Commanders defensive backs coach Chris Harris and former Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio for their defensive coordinator role.
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