Feb. 6, 2026, 10:46 a.m. PT
The San Francisco 49ers have already seen a pair of coaches leave on the defensive side of the ball this offseason and more could join on the offensive side in the coming days and weeks.
For now, it appears that the 49ers are adding to their offensive staff, as KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson reported on Friday that San Francisco is hiring Roman Sapolu.
Sapolu’s name may sound familiar, as he’s the son of former 49ers offensive lineman and four-time Super Bowl champion Jesse Sapolu.
The younger Sapolu played at Oregon State from 2011-14 before beginning his coaching career as graduate assistant at Nebraska from 2015-17. He spent a year at Idaho State, three at Fresno State and two at Hawaii, including one as co-offensive coordinator.
Sapolu made the jump to the NFL in 2024, joining the Miami Dolphins staff under head coach Mike McDaniel. It’s unclear what Sapolu’s role is San Francisco.
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