The Athletic’s Matt Barrows on Tuesday reported the 49ers fired defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen after one season. It’s the second time in as many offseasons San Francisco has parted ways with a defensive coordinator. More to come…

Per a league source, the 49ers are moving on from Nick Sorensen at defensive coordinator. The team hopes it can retain Sorensen in some capacity. … The 49ers have an opening at special teams coordinator and Sorensen was a special team coordinator in Jacksonville in 2021.

Well, as it turns out, saying goodbye is a bit of a nebulous term, in his exit interview with reporters, Kyle Shanahan let it be known that Sorensen is still under contract with the 49ers, even if his status is very much up in the air.