Gus Bradley, among the candidates mentioned to take over as 49ers defensive coordinator this offseason, is coming to the organization, after all.Bradley, 58, will serve as a 49ers defensive assistant, a source confirmed to NBC Sports Bay Area. Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network first reported the news on Friday morning.Bradley most recently served as defensive coordinator of the Indianapolis Colts for the last three seasons.In Bradley's role with the 49ers, he will work under new defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, who was hired to replace Nick Sorensen.Sorensen was fired by coach Kyle Shanahan after one season as defensive coordinator. Sorensen was recently hired for the position of Dallas Cowboys special-teams coordinator.Bradley served as Jacksonville Jaguars head coach from 2013 through 2016, and Saleh was the linebackers coach on his staff from 2014 through 2016. Both men worked for the Seattle Seahawks under Pete Carroll.The hiring of Bradley also sets up a logical succession plan for the 49ers at defensive coordinator if Saleh were to leave the organization after next season for another head-coaching opportunity.Saleh was the 49ers' defensive coordinator from 2017-2020 before...
Source: Bradley hired by 49ers as defensive assistant under Saleh
Published Feb 7, 2025 at 10:20 AM
The above videos are auto-populated by an affiliate.
The above link leads to an external page. 49ers Webzone has no control over its contents.
Similar Article Found
49ers hiring Gus Bradley to coaching staff
By David Bonilla
Feb 7
The San Francisco 49ers are bringing in former NFL head coach Gus Bradley to join Kyle Shanahan's coaching staff in Santa Clara, according to NFL insider Tom Pelissero.
This move reunites Bradley with new 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, with whom he previously worked...
More San Francisco 49ers News
From draft doubt to 49ers All-Pro: Fred Warner credits Robert Saleh for his NFL rise
By David Bonilla
Apr 14
Fred Warner is excited about Robert Saleh returning to the San Francisco 49ers as defensive coordinator. During the coach's first stint with the team, the star linebacker credits Saleh as one of the earliest and strongest believers in his potential heading into the 2018 NFL...
49ers held pre-draft meeting with 334-pound defensive tackle
By David Bonilla
Apr 20
Justin Melo of The Draft Network added another name to the list of prospects the San Francisco 49ers have virtually met with—Tennessee defensive tackle Elijah Simmons.
.@Vol_Football DT Elijah Simmons received good feedback from scouts at the NFL Combine.He's since...
Mock draft frenzy: Experts predict defensive reload for 49ers
By David Bonilla
Apr 14
With the 2025 NFL Draft set to kick off next week, several final mock drafts have recently been released, including three from CBS Sports contributors and one from NFL Media. These projections offer the most recent outlooks on how teams might approach their first-round...
49ers have great history with 11th pick
By Isaiah Webster
1 hr
As the 2025 NFL Draft approaches, the San Francisco 49ers hold the eleventh pick in the first round. If the team stays put and makes a selection, history suggests they will land a great player. The team has previously used the 11th pick to select two players that went on to...
Latest
- 49ers have great history with 11th pick
- Mock draft: 49ers address two needs with one pick—Banks replacement and Williams successor
- PFF outlines worst-case scenario for 49ers in 2025 NFL Draft
- Insider: Some progress in 49ers-Brock Purdy contract talks; Will George Kittle, Fred Warner report?
- Albert Breer suggests 49ers could 'take a swing' on this D-lineman
Trending News
-
49ers Webzone • Apr 20
-
49ers Webzone • Apr 20
-
49ers Webzone • Apr 20
-
Niners Wire • Apr 20
-
49ers Webzone • Apr 20
-
49ers Webzone • 10 hrs