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49ers Reportedly Hiring Ex-falcons Head Coach Raheem Morris As Defensive Coordinator

The San Francisco 49ers are hiring former Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris as their defensive coordinator, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

Morris will replace Robert Saleh, who left the position after one season to become head coach of the Tennessee Titans.

A former head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and defensive coordinator with the Falcons and Los Angeles Rams, Morris spent two seasons as Atlanta's head coach. The Falcons fired Morris after consecutive 8-9 seasons failed to produce a playoff berth.

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Morris takes over a defense that was beset by injuries in 2025, including season-ending injuries to All-Pro pass rusher Nick Bosa and All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner. The 49ers finished 20th in the NFL in total yards allowed and 13th with 21.8 points allowed per game.

Raheem Morris will take over a 49ers defense that hopes to get back All-Pros Nick Bosa and Fred Warner from injury in 2026.

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The 49ers are hoping Morris can shape San Francisco's defense into one of the league's top units as they seek to return to contention.

Despite a rash of injuries to key players on both sides of the ball, the 49ers finished 12-5 and advanced to the divisional round of the playoffs. They were no match when they got there for the NFC champion Seattle Seahawks, who delivered a 41-6 blowout en route to the Super Bowl.

The 49ers are hoping for better injury luck next season and a return to contention after making the playoffs in four of the past five seasons. In Morris, they have a respected and experienced NFL veteran to run their defense.

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49ers Reportedly Hiring Ex-falcons Head Coach Raheem Morris As Defensive Coordinator

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