49ers release LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles

The San Francisco 49ers released linebacker Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles on Tuesday after five seasons with the team.

Flannigan-Fowles, 28, was a big contributor on special teams who also started three of 12 games he played in 2024. He had one interception and 17 tackles, with one tackle for loss.

After signing with the 49ers as an undrafted free agent and then getting released before the 2019 season, Flannigan-Fowles later was signed to the practice squad. He made his debut in the 2020 season as a defensive back and later moved to linebacker. He totaled 96 tackles, one sack, six tackles for loss and one interception in 73 regular-season games (seven starts).

The 49ers have announced the following roster moves.

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Flannigan-Fowles also played in nine playoff games and totaled 12 tackles and one forced fumble.

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With the conclusion of the Super Bowl, the NFL offseason is now in full effect, with plenty of coaches, management, and other staffers considering changing organizations.

Over two weeks ago, the San Francisco 49ers announced the return of Robert Saleh as their defensive coordinator, a role he filled from 2017-20 before accepting a role as the head coach of the New York Jets. Now, he’s back in the Bay Area.

Brandon Staley, 49ers assistant coach, drew notable consideration for that role, but they ultimately agreed with Saleh. Now, according to ESPN‘s Adam Schefter, Staley is “a leading candidate to become Kellen Morre’s defensive coordinator in New Orleans.”

This came about an hour before the Saints officially announced their agreement with new head coach Moore after he won the Super Bowl as offensive coordinator of the Philadelphia Eagles.

As for the management and business side, Schefter also reported that 49ers director of scouting and football operations, Josh Williams, “will become the first candidate today to interview for the Jaguars GM job.”

Read more below:

49ers’ staffers Staley and Williams interviewing with other teams

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