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49ers hire Mike Rutenberg as passing game specialist on defensive staff

Jun 12, 2020 at 1:40 PM--


The 49ers hired a passing game specialist for Robert Salehs defense, the club announced Friday morning.Mike Rutenberg, 38, takes over the position Joe Woods held
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