Feb 15, 2024 · The interim head coach for the Carolina Panthers in 2022, Wilks served just one season in that role for San Francisco, replacing DeMeco Ryans after he took the Houston Texans head coaching...

Feb 7, 2023 · Steve Wilks, who was interim head coach for 12 games in Carolina last season, will replace DeMeco Ryans as the 49ers’ defensive coordinator.

Feb 7, 2023 · Wilks, who was formerly with the Carolina Panthers, will replace DeMeco Ryans in San Francisco who recently took over head coaching duties for the Houston Texans.

Feb 7, 2023 · Wilks will replace DeMeco Ryans, who recently became the head coach of the Houston Texans. Unlike Ryans and his predecessor, Robert Saleh, who were novices when they became defensive...

2 days ago · The previous season under DeMeco Ryans, the 49ers defense gave up just 16.3 points per game -- fewest in the NFL. Under Wilks, the 49ers defense gave up 17.5 points per game -- third fewest.

Feb 7, 2023 · The San Francisco 49ers have hired Steve Wilks as their defensive coordinator, replacing DeMeco Ryans, who became the Texans' head coach last week.

Feb 14, 2024 · Shanahan hired Wilks after losing DeMeco Ryans, who was hired as head coach in Houston after helping San Francisco field the top defense in the league in 2022.

3 days ago · A unit that led the NFL in multiple categories in 2022 under DeMeco Ryans -- including fewest points per game allowed (16.3) and defensive expected points added (89.58) -- took a step back in 2023.

Feb 14, 2024 · Shanahan hired Wilks after losing DeMeco Ryans, who was hired as head coach in Houston after helping San Francisco field the top defense in the league in 2022.

Feb 7, 2023 · Wilks is a defensive backs coach by trade, so we can expect continued development for youngsters such as Talanoa Hufanga and Deommodore Lenoir. The next question is what other changes will be...