Tabor, who most recently served as the Panthers' interim head coach in 2023, brings extensive experience as a special teams coordinator. He held this role with the Panthers (2022-2023), Chicago Bears (2018-2021), and Cleveland Browns (2011-2017).
Tabor began his NFL coaching career as the assistant special teams coach with the Bears from 2008 to 2010. Before that, he held various coaching positions in the collegiate ranks, including managing the special teams for Missouri, Utah State, and Western Michigan.
In addition to Tabor, the 49ers have interviewed Detroit Lions assistant special teams coordinator Jett Modkins and Denver Broncos assistant special teams coordinator Chris Banjo for the role.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan also mentioned that former 49ers defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen, who served as the Jacksonville Jaguars' special teams coordinator in 2021, will have an opportunity to interview for the position.
Related News
More San Francisco 49ers News
-
Former NFL WR issues harsh warning to Commanders about 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk
Former NFL wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh, who previously served as Brandon Aiyuk's personal wide receivers coach, has a blunt warning for Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters regarding the disgruntled San Francisco 49ers receiver. "Adam Peters, you sign... -
Why 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan still trails others among NFL play callers
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is widely regarded as one of the NFL's premier offensive minds. Yet, despite his reputation as an elite play caller, he still isn't considered the league's best. Daniel Rios of Essentially Sports recently ranked the NFL's top 10... -
49ers fan hilariously trolls Rams coach Sean McVay while on vacation
One San Francisco 49ers fan took the rivalry with the Los Angeles Rams overseas after spotting head coach Sean McVay vacationing in Saint-Tropez, France. Blake McCall shared a video on Instagram (h/t to the New York Post) showing McVay's reaction after McCall sent a bottle of... -
Schefter casts doubt on potential 49ers target Joey Bosa continuing NFL career
There has been significant speculation that the San Francisco 49ers could pursue a veteran pass rusher ahead of the 2026 season, with defensive end Joey Bosa often mentioned as a potential option. A reunion with the 49ers would create a major storyline, as Joey's younger...