49ers assistant head coach Brandon Staley is interviewing for the New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator position under new head coach Kellen Moore, Kyle Madson of Niners Wire reports.  This according to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated.

Staley was also an internal candidate for the 49ers’ defensive coordinator job. He originally interviewed for the 49ers DC job in 2024, but wound up landing an assistant head coach job where he helped out on the defensive side of the ball.

Staley was also an internal candidate for the 49ers’ defensive coordinator job. He originally interviewed for the 49ers DC job in 2024, but wound up landing an assistant head coach job where he helped out on the defensive side of the ball.

It was unclear if he’d hold the same role in 2025 with Robert Saleh running the defense. Saleh also hired long-time NFL defensive coordinator Gus Bradley to help out on the coaching staff.

Staley spent one season as the Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator before landing a job as the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers. His DC tenure went exceedingly well, but the defenses he’s been involved with since have struggled.

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