Report: The 49ers are expected to promote LB Coach DeMeco Ryans to DC

Jan 15 2021 by Niners Nation

 
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It’s an easy transition to keep the coordinator in-house

The New York Jets announced that they hired 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh on Thursday night. ESPN’s Adam Schefter and multiple reports say that San Francisco is expected to promote linebacker coach DeMeco Ryans to Saleh’s former position. That would be a seamless transition for all parties to keep their defensive coordinator position in-house.

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