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.

Kyle Shanahan is changing out 49ers defensive coordinators for the fourth time in five years. Nick Sorensen, like his immediate predecessor Steve Wilks, won’t return to that role after one season in it,

Another year, another new defensive coordinator for the 49ers. Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports that Nick Sorensen will not return to the position in 2025. Maiocco adds that there is "hope" Sorensen will remain on the staff in another role.

The San Francisco 49ers appear to have their sites set on former defensive coordinator Robert Saleh as their No. 1 option in their search for a new defensive coordinator. However, with Saleh interviewing for head coaching jobs,