(Reuters) - Chip Kelly is the new head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, the National Football League team said on Thursday.
Kelly was fired last month by the Philadelphia Eagles and didn't have to wait long to receive a second opportunity as an NFL coach. He was reportedly chosen over Mike Shanahan.
Kelly, 52, compiled a 26-21 record in three seasons with the Eagles. He won 10 games in each of his first two seasons before going 6-9 in 2015 and being fired with one game remaining.
Kelly will be tasked with pumping up the San Francisco offense and helping the 49ers bounce back from a dismal 5-11 record.