The Atlanta Falcons scheduled another interview for their vacant defensive coordinator spot, meeting with veteran Steve Wilks.

Well, as it turns out, saying goodbye is a bit of a nebulous term, in his exit interview with reporters, Kyle Shanahan let it be known that Sorensen is still under contract with the 49ers, even if his status is very much up in the air.

Next up is former head coach Steve Wilks, a coach with a long history ... lone season with the 49ers in 2023 (which was more of a Kyle Shanahan decision than his decision). He would likely get ...

The 49ers are hoping to keep Sorensen around on Kyle Shanahan's staff in a lesser role, just not as the defensive play-caller. Sorensen has spent the last three years in the organization, holding titles of defensive assistant, defensive passing game coordinator and nickelback coach before being named defensive coordinator prior to last season.

After moving on from Gus Bradley earlier in the week, the Indianapolis Colts will reportedly be interviewing long-time coach Steve Wilks for their defensive coordinator opening, according to Tom Pelissero. In addition to Wilks, Pelissero would also report that former Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo will be interviewing as well.

SANTA CLARA — Maybe, just maybe, this is the next evolution of Kyle Shanahan. Perhaps this is the form the ninth-year and now beleaguered 49ers head coach — who sat at the dais at Levi’s Stadium, unshaven and gaunt after a Super Bowl-or-bust season turned into a six-win, never-sniffed-the-playoffs nightmare — has always needed to take.

Robert Saleh almost certainly is the 49ers' first choice to fill their defensive coordinator vacancy. That's obvious. If he's not available, the next

Indianapolis will interview former Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo and longtime NFL coach Steve Wilks ... was only changed because Kyle Shanahan asked Wilks to run San Francisco's ...

The San Francisco 49ers Made another coaching decision, mixing up the coaching staff the Rams will face off against next season

Show him the money? Shanahan had a strong quote about Purdy, saying, "I plan on being with Brock here the whole time I'm here,”

Colts GM Chris Ballard Sends Message to Fans After Missing Playoffs AgainThe Indianapolis Colts are looking for a new defensive coordinator, as the team announced they parted ways with Gus Bradley after three seasons in the role.