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49ers promote DeMeco Ryans to DC, Mike McDaniel to OC

By Josh Dubow Jan. 18, 2021 02:54 PM EST
The San Francisco 49ers promoted linebackers coach DeMeco Ryans to defensive coordinator and run game coordinator Mike McDaniel to offensive coordinator on...

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh cheers on his team from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. One year ago, Saleh and Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy missed out on the coaching carousel despite being coordinators of the two Super Bowl teams. The two figure to be near the top of many of the lists of possible head coaching candidates again this offseason when the NFL is hoping some new rules lead to more opportunities for minority coaches.(AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
Jets hire 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh as coach

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 14, 2021 10:38 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh cheers on his team from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. One year ago, Saleh and Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy missed out on the coaching carousel despite being coordinators of the two Super Bowl teams. The two figure to be near the top of many of the lists of possible head coaching candidates again this offseason when the NFL is hoping some new rules lead to more opportunities for minority coaches.(AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
Jets latest team to interview 49ers' Saleh for coaching job

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 08, 2021 02:08 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) signals after a first down as Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker K.J. Wright (50) walks away during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Injury-riddled 49ers seek better health in 2021

By Josh Dubow Jan. 04, 2021 06:59 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Carlos Dunlap forces San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) to fumble during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
49ers finally head home after season-ending loss to Seahawks

By Josh Dubow Jan. 03, 2021 09:13 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
A season often in doubt to end on time, no cancellations

By Barry Wilner Jan. 01, 2021 02:58 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2020, file photo, New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is helped off the field after being injured during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago. Barkley's season lasted just six quarters as he tore the ACL in his right knee against Chicago and had the meniscus repaired, too. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
Sidelined stars fill out roster for NFL's All-Absent Team

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 30, 2020 02:36 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2020, file photo, Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy, left, greets Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator Todd Bowles before an NFL football game in Chicago. Bowles has long been regarded as one of the top defensive minds in the game. A Super Bowl champion as a safety in Washington, Bowles has spent the past two decades as a coach in the NFL, including a four-year stint as head coach with the Jets. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
Bieniemy, Saleh among minorities in running for top jobs

By Josh Dubow Dec. 23, 2020 10:44 AM EST

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup (13) catches a touchdown pass in front of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman (25) in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
49ers playing out the string 1 year after Super Bowl run

By Josh Dubow Dec. 21, 2020 12:26 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh talks to players on the sideline during the team's NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Santa Clara, Calif. Saleh inherited one of the worst defenses in the league when he arrived in 2017 and helped turn it into a dominant unit that helped the Niners reach the Super Bowl last season and remain in contention this season despite the string of injuries on both sides of the ball. (AP Photo/Scot Tucker, File)
49ers DC Robert Saleh figures to be hot coaching candidate

By Josh Dubow Dec. 04, 2020 06:38 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens throws against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Homeless 49ers get key win before extended trip

By Josh Dubow Nov. 30, 2020 06:00 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) warms up before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Steelers' Roethlisberger active after virus-related absence

By The Associated Press Nov. 15, 2020 12:09 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (4) passes against the Green Bay Packers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Saints glad Sanders is on their side in rematch with 49ers

By Brett Martel Nov. 12, 2020 08:35 PM EST

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase reacts during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. From the unbeaten Steelers at the top to the winless Jets at the bottom, predictability has taken a hike halfway through NFL 2020. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Halfway through NFL season, uncertainty reigns off the field

By Barry Wilner Nov. 11, 2020 03:30 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) looks to throw against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. With the NFC East a total mess, the conference's West Division is so strong that three teams, possibly all four, figure to challenge for the playoffs. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Wide-open NFC has league's best and worst divisions

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 10, 2020 05:40 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) leaves the field for halftime during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati. From the season-altering (Dak Prescott, Saquon Barkley) to the bizarre (Taylor, Trent Brown), injuries are playing their traditionally significant role in the NFL. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)
From season-altering to bizarre, injuries hit NFL yet again

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 10, 2020 03:21 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) walks to the locker room during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
Injuries derail 49ers' attempt to build on Super Bowl run

By Josh Dubow Nov. 09, 2020 04:22 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, the Cleveland Browns and the Las Vegas Raiders line up as snow falls during an NFL football game in Cleveland. Browns center JC Tretter, president of the players' union, has called for all NFL stadiums to put in natural grass fields; this season, 17 stadiums have it, while 13 have synthetic surfaces. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
On Football: Keeping NFL playing surfaces safe, grass or not

By Barry Wilner Nov. 06, 2020 01:48 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Richie James (13) runs against Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Undermanned 49ers overwhelmed by Packers in 34-17 loss

By Josh Dubow Nov. 06, 2020 12:31 AM EST

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur watches during the second half of an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Packers in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Aaron Rodgers leads Packers past undermanned 49ers, 34-17

By Josh Dubow Nov. 05, 2020 11:31 PM EST