Summary
The San Francisco 49ers have hired Matt Eberflus as their new assistant head coach for defense. Eberflus previously coached the Chicago Bears and worked as a defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys. This change aims to strengthen the 49ers' coaching staff after they finished second in their division last season.
Key Facts
- Matt Eberflus is the new assistant head coach of defense for the 49ers.
- He was previously the head coach of the Chicago Bears with a 14-32 record.
- Eberflus also worked as the defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys and the Indianapolis Colts.
- The 49ers ended the 2025-26 season with a 12-5 record, second in the NFC West.
- The team made this coaching change after Gus Bradley left for another position.
- The 49ers aim to improve their chances of reaching the Super Bowl with this hire.
