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49ers hire former Jets assistant Brant Boyer as special teams coordinator – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
After a season filled with weekly blunders on special teams, the 49ers have a new person in charge.
The 49ers on Monday hired former New York Jets assistant coach Brant Boyer as special teams coordinator.
Boyer replaces Brian Schneider, who served as 49ers’ special teams coordinator for the past three seasons. Schneider was fired the day after the 49ers finished the regular season with a 6-11 record.
“I do think it’s an avenue we can get better in,” Shanahan said following the season.
“Special teams is a part of football, and everything a part of football is extremely important to us.”
Boyer, 53, played 10 seasons in the NFL as a linebacker and core special teams player from 1994 to 2003 with Miami, Jacksonville and Cleveland.
He served as the Jets’ special teams coordinator since 2016 under Todd Bowles, Adam Gase, Robert Saleh and interim coach Jeff Ulbrich. Boyer also worked four seasons as an assistant special teams coach with the Indianapolis Colts.
Coach Kyle Shanahan now has filled the two major coaching vacancies on his staff.
The 49ers on Friday hired Saleh as defensive coordinator to replace Nick Sorensen, who was fired after one season on the job.
Saleh, who previously worked for the 49ers from 2016 to 2020, becomes the fourth defensive coordinator in four seasons for the 49ers. DeMeco Ryans ran the defense in 2021 and ’22, followed by Steve Wilks (2023) and Sorensen (2024).
Initially, Shanahan expressed interest in retaining Sorensen on his coaching staff. However, Sorensen will not be back with the 49ers in 2025, a source told NBC Sports Bay Area.
Also, defensive assistant Brandon Staley is not expected to be back with the 49ers in 2025. Staley, the former head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, held the role of assistant head coach/defense last season.
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The San Francisco 49ers have made a key addition to their coaching staff, hiring former New York Jets assistant Brant Boyer as their new special teams coordinator. Boyer brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role, having spent the past six seasons with the Jets.
During his time in New York, Boyer helped develop one of the top special teams units in the league. Under his guidance, the Jets consistently ranked among the best in the NFL in various special teams categories, including kick and punt return average, field goal percentage, and punt coverage.
Boyer’s expertise and leadership will be invaluable to the 49ers as they look to improve their special teams play and make a run at the playoffs next season. Head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch are confident that Boyer’s addition will have a positive impact on the team and help them take their special teams to the next level.
Fans can expect to see a more disciplined and effective special teams unit under Boyer’s direction, as he brings a strong work ethic and attention to detail to his coaching style. With Boyer on board, the 49ers are poised to have one of the top special teams units in the league in the upcoming season.
Stay tuned for more updates on the 49ers’ coaching staff and their preparations for the 2021 season. With Boyer leading the way on special teams, the team is sure to be in good hands.
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