The San Francisco 49ers have hired Raheem Morris as their new defensive coordinator, per @AdamSchefter. Morris makes the move across the NFC West division, transitioning from his role with the Los Angeles Rams to join head coach Kyle Shanahan’s staff in San Francisco.
Morris has spent the last several seasons as the defensive coordinator for the Rams under Sean McVay. During his time in Los Angeles, he was a key component of the coaching staff that led the franchise to a victory in Super Bowl LVI. His move to the 49ers reunites him with Shanahan, a close friend and former colleague from their previous coaching stops together.
The hiring of Morris provides the 49ers with an experienced leader to oversee their defensive unit. Morris brings a wealth of NFL experience to the position, having previously served as a head coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and as an interim head coach for the Atlanta Falcons. He now takes over a San Francisco defense that has remained a cornerstone of the team's success in recent years.
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