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49ers Hire Ken Norton Jr. as Assistant Head Coach, Announce Other Coaching Changes

The San Francisco 49ers announced on Monday that the team has named Ken Norton Jr. assistant head coach - defense/inside linebackers. In addition, Johnny Holland will become the team’s run game specialist/outside linebackers coach and Michael Clay will become an assistant special teams coach.

“Ken brings a great deal of knowledge and experience to our team having spent more than two decades as a NFL player and coach,” said Head Coach Kyle Shanahan. “Throughout his coaching career, Ken has developed a tremendous understanding of our defensive system, making him a perfect fit for our staff.