Nick Sorensen didn't seem to be the 49ers' first choice to replace Steve Wilks as their defensive coordinator. So if Sorensen struggles in his first season as the 49ers defensive coordinator, will ...

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

The 49ers essentially blamed Steve Wilks for their latest Super Bowl collapse. They fired him a few days later, then promoted Nick Sorensen to defensive coordinator.

Defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen provided progress updates on S Talanoa Hufanga, discussed the team's process of cutting the roster to 53 and the consistency and dedication in the defense's ...

Grand opening, grand closing. After just one season as the 49ers defensive coordinator, Nick Sorensen has been fired and will not be retained on the coaching staff in another capacity according to ...

The 49ers have to hire a defensive coordinator because they fired Steve Wilks after he had the third-best defense in the league this past season. Remember, the 49ers hired Wilks last offseason ...

Nick Sorensen didn't seem to be the 49ers' first choice to replace Steve Wilks as their defensive coordinator. The 49ers could have promoted Sorensen to defensive coordinator last season -- he was ...