49ers linebackers coach KJ Wright aims for defensive coordinator role

K.J. Wright, recently promoted to linebackers coach for the San Francisco 49ers, expressed his ambition to advance in coaching. In an interview, he stated that he aspires to become a defensive coordinator. Wright, a former Pro Bowl linebacker with a decade in the NFL, initially hesitated about a coaching career after retirement but quickly found a desire to compete again. He began working with the 49ers in 2024 and is currently focused on excelling in his new role while aiming for further advancements.

• 8:07 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers linebackers coach KJ Wright has his sights set on becoming a defensive coordinator