49ers hire Raheem Morris as defensive coordinator to anchor defense
TL;DR
The San Francisco 49ers are hiring former Falcons head coach Raheem Morris to be their defensive coordinator, bringing a veteran play-caller with Rams Super Bowl experience to a defense that struggled midseason but was hampered by injuries; Morris will replace Robert Saleh and oversee a unit with returning stars as San Francisco aims to lift its defensive performance in the NFC West.
- Niners hiring former Falcons head coach Raheem Morris as defensive coordinator NFL.com
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- 49ers hiring Raheem Morris as defensive coordinator: Sources The New York Times
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