The San Francisco 49ers are welcoming back an old friend to the front office. The team announced on Tuesday that former outside linebacker Parys Haralson is joining the organization as director of player engagement. Haralson spent seven years with the 49ers, and then the final two in New Orleans following a trade. He retired after the 2014 season, and is currently working toward an MBA at the University of Miami.
In his new job, Haralson will report to 49ers VP of Football Affairs Keena Turner. Haralson's job will entail further developing programs that are "designed to assist players in making a smooth transition in and out of professional football as well as life skills development, financial education, post career and occupational development, continued education and degree completion.