Key Additions: General manager John Lynch, head coach Kyle Shanahan, WR Pierre Garçon, OT Garry Gilliam, WR Marquise Goodwin, QB Brian Hoyer, LB Malcolm Smith
Key Losses: WR Torrey Smith, S Antoine Bethea, LB Gerald Hodges, QB Colin Kaepernick, G Marcus Martin, WR Quinton Patton
Top Draft Pick: DE Solomon Thomas
The offseason was an eventful one for the 49ers' front office. Owner Jed York brought in new general manager John Lynch and hired former Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan to be the head coach. In addition, Robert Saleh, former linebackers coach for the Jaguars, was named the team’s new defensive coordinator.