Jan 8, 2025 · Sorensen, who was something of a surprise promotion entering 2024 after the Niners fired their coordinator from the previous season, Steve Wilks, inherited an elite defense but came in with...

Sep 18, 2024 · The 49ers essentially blamed Steve Wilks for their latest Super Bowl collapse. They fired him a few days later, then promoted Nick Sorensen to defensive coordinator.

Jan 8, 2025 · Last offseason, after moving on from Steve Wilks shortly after the Super Bowl, the 49ers elected to go in-house after missing out on its likely top candidate, Jets defensive coordinator Jeff...

2 days ago · The San Francisco 49ers moved on from defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen after a disappointing 2024 season. ... Steve Wilks, who was also one and done as the 49ers' DC in 2023, after there was a ...

Jan 7, 2025 · SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers fired defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen after just one disappointing season, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press....

Jan 8, 2025 · The Niners will be on their third defensive coordinator in as many seasons following the dismissal of Steve Wilks last February after the Super Bowl. Defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen talks...

Jun 6, 2024 · Now Wilks is gone, and his replacement is Nick Sorensen, who has been with the 49ers since 2022.

Jul 9, 2024 · Revisionist history says Steve Wilks was a miserable failure for the 49ers. But Nick Sorensen was on his staff. Will Sorensen actually be an upgrade?

2 days ago · Sorensen's most recent coaching stint was with the 49ers. He started as a defensive assistant before making the jump to defensive coordinator in 2024 replacing the fired Steve Wilks.

May 13, 2024 · The 49ers are counting on the promotion of Nick Sorensen as defensive coordinator to improve the unit. The team fired former defensive coordinator Steve Wilks after just one season. Sorensen moves from role as passing game specialist to heading the whole defense for first time in his career.