49ers interview Broncos assistant for special-teams opening

The 49ers on Monday interviewed their second candidate for the team's vacant special teams coordinator position in two days. Coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch conducted a virtual interview with Denver Broncos special teams assistant Chris Banjo, the team announced. The 49ers have completed an interview with Chris Banjo for the team's Special Teams Coordinator position.— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) January 13, 2025 The Broncos were eliminated from the NFL playoffs with a 31-7 loss at the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Banjo, 34, completed his second season on the Broncos' staff. He began coaching after a 10-year NFL playing career with the Green Bay Packers (2013-16), New Orleans Saints (2016-18) and Arizona Cardinals (2019-22). The 49ers now have satisfied the requirements of the Rooney Rule, which stipulates two external minority candidates must be interviewed for any vacant coordinator position. The 49ers now are free to hire a new special teams coordinator at any time. The 49ers on Sunday interviewed Detroit Lions assistant special teams coach Jett Modkins for the position. Modkins has spent the past four seasons working under Lions special teams coordinator Dave...