49ers linebackers coach KJ Wright aims for defensive coordinator role
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 8:07 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
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.
- •K.J. Wright promoted to linebackers coach for the 49ers in 2026.
- •Wright aims to become a defensive coordinator in his coaching career.
- •He played 10 seasons with the Seahawks and one with the Raiders.
- •Wright joined the 49ers in 2024 after reconsidering coaching.
- •He is committed to developing as a linebackers coach.
- 8:07 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers linebackers coach KJ Wright has his sights set on becoming a defensive coordinator
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