In the midst of NFL Combine week, The Athletic's NFL insider Dianna Russini casually dropped a nugget that the San Francisco 49ers' were interested in Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo for their own defensive coordinator role.
"San Francisco was flirting with him, thinking about bringing him in as DC," Russini said on "The Athletic Football Show" podcast.
The 49ers have yet to fill their defensive coordinator role but have been reportedly interviewed former Chargers head coach Brandon Staley, 49ers defensive passing game/nickels coach Nick Sorensen, 49ers defensive backs coach Daniel Bullocks, and most recently reported, Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt.
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By David Bonilla
8 hrs
The San Francisco 49ers received an unexpected guest during Steve Young's weekly appearance on Bay Area radio station KNBR—none other than franchise legend Jerry Rice. Naturally, the Hall of Fame wide receiver was asked about his former team's recent injury woes, prompting...
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By David Bonilla
Nov 5
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The 49ers have taken a cautious...
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By David Bonilla
58 mins
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is set to make his return this Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, marking his first action since suffering a PCL injury in Week 4. The second-year player recently shared details about his recovery and journey back to the...
49ers land Trent Williams successor in latest 2026 NFL mock draft
By David Bonilla
Nov 8
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