DeMeco Ryans
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during a news conference ahead of the Super Bowl 57 NFL football game, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, in Phoenix. The Kansas City Chiefs will play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
NFL Commissioner Goodell tackles diversity, concussions

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FILE - Carolina Panthers' Steve Wilks warms up wearing a T-shirt in support of Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin before an NFL football game between the Panthers and the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. Former Carolina Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks Tweeted “disappointed, but not defeated” that he didn’t landed the team’s full-time head coaching position. The Panthers announced on Thursday, Jan. 26 they've agreed to hire Frank Reich as their new head coach.(AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
AP source: 49ers hire Steve Wilks as defensive coordinator

By Josh Dubow Feb. 07, 2023 03:17 PM EST

Newly named Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans, center, is presented a jersey by team owner Cal McNair, left, and general manager Nick Caserio, right, during a press conference formally announcing Ryans as the new head coach at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Ryans returns 'home' looking to turn around the Texans

By Kristie Rieken Feb. 02, 2023 07:36 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans speaks at a news conference before an NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. The 49ers are scheduled to play the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday in the NFC championship game. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Texans hire DeMeco Ryans as head coach

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 31, 2023 05:03 PM EST

AP source: Houston Texans hire San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans as head coach

Jan. 31, 2023 05:02 PM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — AP source: Houston Texans hire San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans as head coach. ...

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans speaks at a news conference before an NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. The 49ers are scheduled to play the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday in the NFC championship game. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
NFC title game a Philly reunion for 49ers DC DeMeco Ryans

By Josh Dubow Jan. 28, 2023 11:47 AM EST

New Tennessee Titans NFL football team general manager Ran Carthon speaks during a news conference Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
49ers lead the way in comp picks for diverse rewards policy

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 24, 2023 07:01 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts interim head coach Jeff Saturday watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
AP source: Colts still want to interview DeMeco Ryans

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 24, 2023 06:06 PM EST

FILE - Philadelphia Eagles' Shane Steichen walks tot he field before an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Carolina Panthers have requested permission to interview four different NFL offensive coordinators for their head coaching vacancy, including Steichen, Buffalo’s Ken Dorsey, Detroit’s Ben Johnson and New York Giants’ Mike Kafka, according to a person familiar with the situation. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
NFL assistants balance playoff prep with job interviews

By Josh Dubow Jan. 20, 2023 06:00 AM EST

Denver Broncos head coach Jerry Rosburg, right, talks with an official during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos' have six down, two to go in head coach interviews

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 18, 2023 06:32 PM EST

FILE - New England Patriots linebackers coach Jerod Mayo faces reporters, Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, at the NFL football team's stadium, in Foxborough, Mass. The Carolina Panthers have requested permission to interview San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans and New England Patriots linebackers coach Jerod Mayo bringing the number of known candidates for the team’s head coaching vacancy to 10, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, on condition of anonymity because the team does not make its coaching search public. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
AP source: Panthers add Ryans, Mayo to coach candidate list

By Steve Reed Jan. 12, 2023 02:55 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Drake Jackson (95) reacts after defensive end Nick Bosa, bottom right, sacked New Orleans Saints quarterback Andy Dalton, bottom middle, during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
49ers defense playing at Super Bowl level

By Josh Dubow Nov. 28, 2022 07:20 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa, left, sacks Arizona Cardinals quarterback Colt McCoy during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, in Mexico City. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
49ers defense looks to build on 3 straight 2nd-half shutouts

By Josh Dubow Nov. 23, 2022 06:54 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) scrambles past Tennessee Titans safety Joshua Kalu during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
NFL MVP race matches ex-Alabama teammates Hurts, Tagovailoa

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 11, 2022 10:37 AM EST

FILE - San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jason Verrett runs on the field during an NFL football training camp in Santa Clara, Calif., on July 31, 2021. Verrett's attempted return from a knee injury was derailed when he tore his Achilles in practice, announced by the team on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, in the latest setback in career full of significant injuries. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe, File)
49ers CB Jason Verrett suffers another season-ending injury

By Josh Dubow Nov. 10, 2022 05:31 PM EST

Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith calls out from the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Houston, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
2 coaches fired, several others remain on hot seat

By Josh Dubow Nov. 08, 2022 12:05 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce celebrates after scoring on an 8-yard touchdown catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Chiefs rematch conjures bad Super Bowl memories for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Oct. 20, 2022 03:12 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Chiefs see defenses vary from norm in preparing for them

By Dave Skretta Oct. 19, 2022 04:28 PM EDT

Houston Texans safety M.J. Stewart (29) reacts after a tackle during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Ryan, Colts rally but stall in OT for 20-20 tie with Texans

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 11, 2022 05:06 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers assistant coach Johnny Holland watches as players take part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, July 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Return of beloved 49ers LB coach highlights training camp

By Josh Dubow Aug. 03, 2022 01:28 PM EDT