The 49ers will be searching for a new defensive coordinator for the third year in a row after they relieved Nick Sorensen of his duties. Here is why.

A return to the San Francisco 49ers reportedly could be in the cards for former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh. According to NFL insider

The Athletic’s Matt Barrows on Tuesday reported the 49ers fired defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen after one season. It’s the second time in as many offseasons San Francisco has parted ways with a defensive coordinator. More to come…

The 49ers continued to change their coaching staff on Tuesday by removing Nick Sorensen from his post as defensive coordinator, according to multiple reports. San Francisco would like to keep Sorensen on head coach Kyle Shanahan’s staff for next season but in a different role.

The San Francisco 49ers fired defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen after just one disappointing season, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the move hadn't been announced.

Coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch huddled with the media Wednesday to review this season’s 6-11, last-place finish and swift end to their NFC reign.

Right now, the 49ers are deciding whether they should fire Nick Sorensen just a year after promoting him to defensive coordinator. Does he deserve to

Nick Sorensen's time as the defensive coordinator of the San Francisco 49ers reportedly lasted just one year. Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports reported Tuesday