For the second time in less than 11 months, the San Francisco 49ers are in the market for a new defensive coordinator.  According to NBC Sports Bay Area, the 49ers have decided that Nick Sorensen won't be returning as the team's defensive coordinator in 2025.

The 49ers removed Nick Sorensen from his role as defensive coordinator on Tuesday night but hope to retain him in a different role, a source said.

The 49ers continued to change their coaching staff on Tuesday by removing Nick Sorensen from his post as defensive coordinator, according to multiple reports. San Francisco would like to keep Sorensen on head coach Kyle Shanahan’s staff for next season but in a different role.

The 49ers will be seeking their fourth defensive coordinator in four years. Nick Sorensen won't return as the 49ers defensive

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers fired defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen after just one disappointing season, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the move hadn’t been announced.

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Nick Sorensen's time as the defensive coordinator of the San Francisco 49ers reportedly lasted just one year. Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports reported Tuesday

The San Francisco 49ers are moving on from Nick Sorensen, a league source said Tuesday, marking the second straight year they’ve parted ways with their defensive coordinator after one season. The 49ers hope they can retain Sorensen on staff in some capacity,