Overview
- CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz reports the 49ers are set to bring in Angel Matute, with the team yet to disclose his specific role.
- Under Matute at Kent State, sacks allowed fell from 43 to 27 year over year and rushing production rose by about 20 yards per game in 2025.
- Chris Foerster remains the offensive line coach, while Cameron Clemmons was elevated to tight ends coach this week, leaving an assistant O-line opening.
- Matute previously took part in the 49ers' 2024 Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship and coached at Missouri, Minnesota, and Purdue before joining Kent State in 2025.
- The move tracks with wider staff changes, including Matt Eberflus joining the defensive staff per NFL Network, a reported addition of Roman Sapolu, and John Lynch hiring former Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to the front office.