The 49ers will need a new special teams coordinator. According to ESPN’s Nick Wagoner, San Francisco fired Brian Schneider after an abysmal season from its special teams unit.

The 49ers fired special teams coordinator Brian Schneider on Monday, the first move made by coach Kyle Shanahan after a 6-11 season. Schneider’s units were a year-long problem in contributing to one of the most disappointing seasons in franchise history.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan has a low bar for his special teams, often saying he’s primarily concerned with those units not harming the San Francisco 49ers rather than helping them win. “I would always love to make plays on special teams,

When word came that Nick Sorensen would not return as the 49ers defensive coordinator in 2025, a move to another role with the team was mentioned as a possibility.

The San Francisco 49ers fired special teams coach Brian Schneider following a season when repeated blunders in the kicking contributed to a losing season, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press.

The San Francisco 49ers fired special teams coach Brian Schneider, multiple media outlets reported. Schneider's special teams had several high-profile mishaps during his third season with the 49ers, w

The San Francisco 49ers made a change to the coaching staff Monday night, as they fired special teams coordinator Brian Schneider, a league source confirmed to NBC Sports Bay Area.

The San Francisco 49ers made the first offseason change to their coaching staff. ESPN’s Nick Wagoner on Monday reported the 49ers fired special teams coordinator Brian Schneider. Special teams was a thorn in the 49ers side all season,