San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke to the media Wednesday afternoon, saying, after sleeping on his decision, that he informed defensive coordinator Steve Wilks on Wednesday morning that Wilks will not return as the defensive coordinator in 2024.
Shanahan said he would look at candidates inside and outside the building. He said that he’d like to retain the system the players have been running in recent years, as that’s what they’ve gotten used to, but is open to running a different scheme if it makes sense:
“I’m committed to try and find what we believe will give the Niners the best chance in 2024.