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49ers hire Raheem Morris as defensive coordinator, reuniting with Kyle Shanahan.

San Francisco brings in Raheem Morris as its fifth defensive coordinator in five years, banking on Shanahan's prior experience with the former Falcons and Rams DC. Morris inherits a defense anchored by Fred Warner and an elite defensive line, but defensive scheme continuity remains a persistent 49ers problem. The hire signals another reset for a defense that's cycled through coordinators at an alarming rate.
Fantasy Impact: NEUTRAL
This is front-office/coaching news with no direct fantasy implications for skill-position players. Monitor 49ers defensive performance trends during the 2026 preseason, but this doesn't change your draft plans for San Francisco offensive assets.
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