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49ers set to interview former Panthers coach Steve Wilks for coordinator position

Carolina Panthers Interim head coach Steve Wilks listens to a question from the media on Monday, January 9, 2023 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Panthers players packed up their lockers following the conclusion of the team’s season on Sunday, January 8, 2023 with a victory over the New Orleans Saints. Wilks went 6-6 over 12 games with the Panthers.

Carolina Panthers Interim head coach Steve Wilks listens to a question from the media on Monday, January 9, 2023 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Panthers players packed up their lockers following the conclusion of the team’s season on Sunday, January 8, 2023 with a victory over the New Orleans Saints. Wilks went 6-6 over 12 games with the Panthers.

jsiner@charlotteobserver.com

The Carolina Panthers have been notified that the San Francisco 49ers plan on interviewing Steve Wilks for their defensive coordinator position, a league source confirmed.

Despite finishing the season as the team’s interim head coach, Wilks is technically under contract as a defensive back coach. Because of this, Carolina does not need to grant the 49ers or Wilks permission to interview since the position would be a promotion and not a lateral move.

Wilks was considered a finalist for the Panthers’ top job after winning six of the team’s final 12 games. However, owner David Tepper hired Frank Reich and the team introduced its sixth full-time head coach on Tuesday.

Hours after Reich’s presser, the Texans announced the hiring of DeMeco Ryans — who had been serving as the 49ers’ defensive coordinator — as head coach. Shortly after that, the 49ers notified Carolina of their plans to speak with Wilks.

This is a developing story

Hailing from Minnesota, Ellis L. Williams joined the Observer in October 2021 to cover the Carolina Panthers. Prior, he spent two years reporting on the Browns for Cleveland.com/the Plain Dealer. Having escaped cold winters, he’s thrilled to consume football, hoops, music and movies within the Queen City.

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