NFL rumors: 49ers promote Sorensen to DC, hire Staley as assistant HC

49ers Shake Up Coaching Staff: Sorensen Named Defensive Coordinator, Staley Joins as Assistant Head Coach The San Francisco 49ers are promoting Nick Sorensen to defensive coordinator and hiring former Chargers head coach Brandon Staley as assistant head coach. Sorensen, the team’s defensive passing game specialist, replaces Steve Wilks, who was fired after the Super Bowl … Read more

Report: Ravens promote Defensive Pass Game Coordinator and Secondary Coach Chris Hewitt to Associate Head Coach

Ravens Promote Chris Hewitt to Associate Head Coach The Baltimore Ravens have promoted Chris Hewitt to the role of associate head coach in addition to his previous title of Defensive Pass Game Coordinator and Secondary Coach. Hewitt, who has been with the Ravens since 2012, will now serve as the top assistant to Head Coach … Read more

Source: Pats intend to promote Covington to DC

Patriots plan to elevate Covington to defensive coordinator Mike Reiss, NFL reporter at ESPN and New England Patriots’ coverer, reports that the Patriots are planning to promote defensive line coach DeMarcus Covington to defensive coordinator. Covington has been with the team for eight seasons and has worked closely with head coach Jerod Mayo. His solid … Read more