San Francisco is hiring former Lions offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn as an assistant head coach on the staff of 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Lynn replaces former 49ers assistant head coach and tight ends coach Jon Embree, who did not return to the team. In addition, 49ers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, who completed a second interview for the Dolphins head coach vacancy, is the frontrunner to become Miami’s next coach.
The 53-year-old had other NFL and college offers before landing an opportunity with the 49ers. During the 2021 season, he led a Lions offensive unit that finished 22nd in total offense (322.