After one season as the San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator, Nick Sorensen has landed a new role with an NFC rival. After being fired as the 49ers defensive coordinator, Sorenson is reportedly set to join Brian Schottenheimer’s new staff in Dallas as the Cowboys special teams coordinator.
Via @TomPelissero on Twitter:
The #Cowboys are expected to hire Nick Sorensen as their special teams coordinator, per sources.
Sorensen spent last season as the #49ers defensive coordinator. But he has special teams experience, most recently with the #Jaguars in 2021. pic.twitter.com/QvKWzhciEV
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 28, 2025
Despite losing his title as defensive coordinator, Sorensen was reportedly considered for the 49ers opening at special teams coordinator. However, Shanahan and John Lynch opted to hire former New York Jets assistant Brant Boyer.
Via @MaioccorNBCS on Twitter:
Nick Sorensen ends up with the job title in Dallas for which he was considered with the 49ers after he was removed as DC. t.co/yGWy3dN89h
— Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoNBCS) January 28, 2025
Following a college career at Virginia Tech, Sorensen played 10 seasons in the NFL as a defensive back. In 2013, Sorensen joined the Seattle Seahawks staff as a coach. After one season as the Jacksonville Jaguars special teams coordinator in 2021, Sorensen joined Kyle Shanahan’s staff in San Francisco as a defensive assistant. In 2024, Sorensen was named defensive coordinator in San Francisco. After a rough stretch to end the 2024 season, Sorensen was fired as defensive coordinator of the 49ers.
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