Ryans is the 49ers’ defensive coordinator, his presence and mind and that bearing all critical for a team with Super Bowl hopes. He helms perhaps the most feared D in pro football.

Broncos interview 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans, who led league’s top-ranked defense in 2022 Ryans is a former Pro Bowl linebacker for the Texans and Eagles across 10 seasons in the NFL.

Game Day: "Don't poke the bear" 49ers blow out Seahawks to advance in NFL playoffs 06:48. SANTA CLARA — DeMeco Ryans' day as San Francisco defensive coordinator started with meetings and then ...

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans fist-bumps cornerback K’Waun Williams at practice on May 25, 2021, in Santa Clara, Calif. AP Photo/Jeff Chiu ...

Ryans led a defense that in two seasons with him as coordinator ranks second in the NFL in points (18.9) and yards per game allowed (305.3), fourth in ESPN's defensive efficiency (60.7) and yards ...

The Houston Texans have found their next head coach, and it's a face longtime fans of the team will easily recognize.. The Texans have hired San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans ...

Alabama defensive coordinator Joe Kines reaches for linebacker DeMeco Ryans after an interception during an SEC game against Tennessee on Oct. 23, 2004, at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn ...

He’s been more successful as a secondary coach and defensive coordinator and was part of strong defenses with the Bears (2006), Chargers (2009-10) and Panthers (2017.).

Now former 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans was named The Associated Press NFL Assistant Coach of the Year at Thursday’s "NFL Honors." Skip to main content. Advertising.

HOUSTON – San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans and the Texans are working toward finalizing a deal to make him their new head coach, according to league sources.

With Robert Saleh gone, expect the #49ers to promote LBs coach DeMeco Ryans as their new defensive coordinator, source said. An impressive young coach. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 15, 2021 ...

The 49ers defensive coordinator returns to Houston, where he was a standout player, and becomes the NFL's third active Black head coach.