49ers Fire Special Teams Coordinator Brian Schneider After Disappointing Season

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers have fired special teams coordinator Brian Schneider following a disappointing 6-11 season, sources told ESPN on Monday. The move comes as the team looks to overhaul its coaching staff after a year marked by poor special teams performance.

Schneider, who joined the 49ers in 2022, oversaw a special teams unit that ranked last in the NFL in expected points added (EPA) at -47.67. The unit struggled with missed field goals, penalties, and allowing successful fake punts, contributing to the team’s struggles throughout the season.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan had initially expressed confidence in Schneider, stating in October that he had