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49ers hiring Gus Bradley to coaching staff

Originally posted on 49ers Webzone | By David Bonilla | Last updated Feb 7, 2025 12:15 PM ET

The San Francisco 49ers are bringing in former NFL head coach Gus Bradley to join Kyle Shanahan's coaching staff in Santa Clara, according to NFL insider Tom Pelissero.

This move reunites Bradley with new 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, with whom he previously worked at both the Seattle Seahawks (2011-12) and Jacksonville Jaguars (2014-16).

Longtime NFL coach Gus Bradley is joining the #49ers coaching staff, per sources.
Bradley, 58, had Robert Saleh on his staff in Seattle and Jacksonville. Now they're reunited in San Francisco. pic.twitter.com/CS1cCrqtUj
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 7, 2025

Bradley most recently served as the Indianapolis Colts' defensive coordinator for the past three seasons. Prior to that, he held similar roles with the Las Vegas Raiders (2021) and Los Angeles Chargers (2017-20). Bradley was the Jaguars' head coach from 2013 to 2016.

Shanahan initially tried to hire Bradley as his defensive coordinator in 2017 before ultimately landing on Saleh. Bradley joined the Chargers that offseason.

Bradley's NFL coaching career began in 2006 as the linebackers coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He then moved on to serve as the Seahawks' defensive coordinator from 2009 to 2012.

His official role with the 49ers has yet to be confirmed.

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