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The San Francisco 49ers and head coach Kyle Shanahan today announced that Brant Boyer has been named as the team’s special teams coordinator.
Boyer, 53, joins the 49ers after spending the previous nine seasons as special teams coordinator for the New York Jets. During his Jets tenure (2016-24), Boyer led a special teams unit that ranked tied-for-second in total touchdowns (nine), second in blocked punts (eight) and tied-for-fifth in special teams points scored (63) and opponent kickoff return average (21.8). Under Boyer’s guidance, two players (WR Braxton Berrios – 2022 & WR Andre Roberts – 2018) earned Associated Press First-Team All-Pro honors as returners, while three players (CB Justin Hardee – 2023, Roberts – 2019 and K Jason Myers – 2019) made Pro Bowl appearances.
Prior to his time in New York, Boyer spent four seasons (2012-15) as an assistant special teams coach for the Indianapolis Colts. He helped guide the Colts unit to top 10 ranks in the NFL in yards per kickoff return (fourth), net yards per punt (sixth) and field goal percentage (seventh) during that span. In 2014, Boyer worked with P Pat McAfee and K Adam Vinatieri, helping them earn AP First-Team All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors. Boyer also coached LS Matt Overton to the first Pro Bowl of his career in 2013. He began his coaching career as a training camp intern for the Cleveland Browns (2009) and New York Giants (2010).
Originally a sixth-round (177th overall) draft pick by the Miami Dolphins in the 1994 NFL Draft, Boyer played linebacker and special teams for 11 seasons with the Dolphins (1994), Jacksonville Jaguars (1995-2000) and Cleveland Browns (2001-04). In 129 career games, he registered 250 tackles, 13.0 sacks, 15 passes defensed, six interceptions and one forced fumble. He also appeared in nine postseason contests (two starts) and added eight tackles.
A native of Ogden, UT, Boyer attended Snow College (1990-91) and the University of Arizona (1992-93), where he earned Second-Team All-Pac-10 honors (1993).
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The San Francisco 49ers have announced that they have named Brant Boyer as their new Special Teams Coordinator. Boyer brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously served as the special teams coordinator for the New York Jets.
Boyer is known for his innovative and aggressive approach to special teams, and his units have consistently been among the best in the league. He is widely regarded as one of the top special teams coaches in the NFL, and his hiring is sure to be a major boost for the 49ers.
Under Boyer’s leadership, the 49ers special teams unit is expected to excel in all facets of the game, from kickoff and punt coverage to field goal and extra point attempts. His attention to detail and ability to motivate players will no doubt help the team achieve success in the upcoming season.
Fans are excited to see what Boyer will bring to the 49ers organization, and are hopeful that his expertise will help the team reach new heights in the coming years. Welcome to the team, Brant Boyer! #GoNiners
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