The San Francisco 49ers are currently in the midst of a coaching search, as they’re looking for both their next defensive coordinator and special teams coordinator. For the latter position, the team has already conducted a number of interviews with external candidates,

It was not long ago that the NFL world was praising the San Francisco 49ers. After demoting Nick Sorensen from his defensive coordinator role and firing special teams coordinator Brian Schneider, a sigh of relief occurred.

The 49ers announced on Thursday they have completed an interview with Detroit Lions passing game coordinator/defensive backs coach Deshea Townsend for their vacant defensive coordinator spot. Townsend interviewed virtually for the opening.

The New York Jets are reportedly on the verge of hiring Aaron Glenn, which makes this experienced coordinator a likely choice to be Glenn's DC.

The Athletic's Matt Barrows revealed the San Francisco 49ers made a robust offer to Robert Saleh hoping to avoid a lingering coaching search.