"49ers Part Ways with Defensive Coordinator Steve Wilks After One Season"

The San Francisco 49ers have fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks after just one year on the job, despite head coach Kyle Shanahan previously stating that he expected all coaches to return for the 2024 season. The decision comes after the team's postseason struggles and Shanahan's belief that Wilks wasn't the right fit for the team's defensive vision. The 49ers will now seek both internal and external candidates to fill the coordinator role as they prepare for the offseason.