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San Francisco 49ers Fire Defensive Coordinator Steve Wilks After Super Bowl Loss

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The 49ers have fired Steve Wilks, their defensive coordinator, just days after the Super Bowl loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Learn more about the sudden departure.

The San Francisco 49ers have shocked fans by firing their defensive coordinator, Steve Wilks, in the aftermath of their Super Bowl loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Head coach Kyle Shanahan made the announcement, citing the need for a change. Wilks, who had only been with the team for a season, faced criticism despite the team's defensive success throughout the year.

Wilks' departure comes as a surprise to many, especially considering the timing right after the high-stakes Super Bowl game. The decision to let go of a key staff member so soon after such a significant event raises questions about the team's future defensive strategies and coaching dynamics.

Despite leading the 49ers to the Super Bowl, Wilks' tenure as the defensive coordinator was short-lived. His exit has left fans wondering about the reasons behind the sudden dismissal and the impact it will have on the team's performance in the upcoming seasons.

The unexpected move to fire Wilks has sparked debates among NFL enthusiasts, with many expressing mixed reactions to the decision. The aftermath of this surprising development has created a buzz in the football community, with speculations arising about the team's next steps and the challenges they may face without Wilks at the helm.

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49ers fire D-coordinator Steve Wilks after one season - ESPN (ESPN)

The 49ers have fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, with coach Kyle Shanahan sayinghe realized it was "something that I have to do."

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Niners part ways with defensive coordinator Steve Wilks after one ... (NFL.com)

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan announced Wednesday that he had relieved defensive coordinator Steve Wilks of his duties after one year in the ...

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49ers part ways with defensive coordinator Steve Wilks after one ... (CBSSports.com)

Just two days after their Super Bowl LVIII overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters that he ...

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The 49ers fire defensive coordinator Steve Wilks after their Super ... (The Seattle Times)

The San Francisco 49ers have fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks three days after losing the Super Bowl to the Kansas City Chiefs.

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49ers fire defensive coordinator Steve Wilks (NBC Sports)

Wilks was hired after DeMeco Ryans left the team to become the Texans head coach last year. The 49ers were third in points allowed and eighth in yards allowed ...

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Steve Wilks fired as 49ers defensive coordinator after one season: 'It ... (Yahoo Sports)

The San Francisco 49ers have fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks three days after they lost Super Bowl LVIII to the Kansas City Chiefs and a little over ...

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The 49ers fire defensive coordinator Steve Wilks after Super Bowl loss (The Associated Press)

The San Francisco 49ers have fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks three days after losing the Super Bowl to the Kansas City Chiefs.

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49ers fire defensive coordinator Steve Wilks after Super Bowl loss (KRON4)

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) โ€” The San Francisco 49ers have fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks three days after losing the Super Bowl to the Kansas City ...

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Steve Wilks out as San Francisco 49ers DC after 1 season (Arizona Sports)

The San Francisco 49ers are making a change at defensive coordinator days off their Super Bowl LVIII loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, firing Steve Wilks ...

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49ers part ways with defensive coordinator Steve Wilks: 'It just ... (The Athletic)

"It just ended up not being the right fit," coach Kyle Shanahan said. "It was harder than it needed to be."

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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan announced Wednesday that he has fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, three days after the team's loss in ...

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Steve Wilks can't catch a break (NBC Sports)

He was hired to be the defensive coordinator with the Panthers in 2022. He took over early in the year as the interim head coach, after Matt Rhule was fired.

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Why were there two national anthems at the Super Bowl? Ask Steve ... (AZCentral.com)

Former Arizona Cardinals' Head Coach Steve Wilks out as 49ers defensive coordinator after Super Bowl loss.

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Steve Wilks' firing by San Francisco 49ers slammed by NFL social ... (Yahoo Sports)

Apologies to Lee Majors and Ryan Gosling, but Steve Wilks is The Fall Guy of the NFL. Social media sounded off on the 49ers' firing him Wednesday.

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What lies ahead for the 49ers on defense after firing Steve Wilks ... (Yahoo Sports)

Yahoo Sports' Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab discuss the 49ers' decision to part ways with defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, exploring the franchise's next ...

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Kawakami: 49ers' scapegoat? Steve Wilks' firing is a bad look, but ... (The Athletic)

Steve Wilks wasn't part of the 49ers' defensive culture when he was hired a year ago and never could find a way to meld with it.

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Report: Former Panthers coach, CLT native Steve Wilks 'out' as ... (FOX Carolina)

Wilks helped lead San ...

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49ers fire Steve Wilks: Shocking dismissal of respected defensive ... (CBSSports.com)

Wilks' bad luck continued this week, when San Francisco relived him as its DC.

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Steve Wilks didn't deserve to be Kyle Shanahan's Super Bowl ... (SB Nation)

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan announced on Wednesday that Wilks would not be returning in 2024, despite being the defensive coordinator that helped ...

Why is Steve Wilks out? Kyle Shanahan possibly didn't want to ... (NBC Sports - NFL)

In his first year as defensive coordinator with the 49ers, Steve Wilks's reward for helping the team get to the Super Bowl and to force overtime by holding ...

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DC Steve Wilks fired after 49ers lose Super Bowl LVIII | The Carton ... (FOXSports.com)

The San Francisco 49ers are parting ways with their defensive coordinator Steve Wilks after losing to the Kansas City Chiefs in overtime for the 58th Super ...

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Former Panthers S Tre Boston says Steve Wilks has 'a target on his ... (WBTV)

The Charlotte native ...

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