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Coaching announcements, Brandon Aiyuk and more 49ers stories for Cardinals fans

We have made it to the end of another week in the offseason, so it is time to check in with the rest of the Arizona Cardinals’ division rivals in the NFC West. What has been going on with the San Francisco 49ers?

Below are a few stories from the last week about the Niners that Cardinals fans should know.

Niners hire Brandon Staley

(AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)

Many connected Staley, fired as head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, to be the Niners’ new defensive coordinator following the firing of Steve Wilks.

He does not get the DC job but was hired by Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers to be assistant head coach. 

Niners promote new DC

 Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

The Niners promoted one of their coaches for their new DC. Their new defensive leader is Nick Sorensen, previously their defensive passing game specialist.

Niners want WR Brandon Aiyuk to stay a long time

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The Niners could be looking at conflict with receiver Brandon Aiyuk. After a career year, he enters the final year of his contract. Niners GM John Lynch made it clear the team wants him around a long time.

Niners promote 2 after departure of Adam Peters

Assistant GM Adam Peters became the GM of the Washington Commanders. San Francisco made two moves to replace him.

They did not name anyone assistant general manager, but promoted both Tariq Ahmad and RJ Gillen to Director of Player Personnel.

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