The 49ers previously announced they interviewed Lions assistant special teams coach Jett Modkins for the special teams coordinator vacancy. The club fired Brian Schneider after three seasons earlier this month.

The San Francisco 49ers shouldn't be leaving any stones unturned in their search for a special teams coordinator who might be able to improve their special teams unit. That includes looking into coaches who may not have a ton of experience,

The former safety and special teams ace played for the Packers, Saints and Cardinals in an NFL career that spanned 2013-2023 after going undrafted out of Southern Methodist.