🔥 Trending Who is Raheem Morris? Exploring the 49ers' New Defensive Coordinator

Raheem Morris is an American professional football coach currently serving as the defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL) ¹⁸. He is known for his extensive coaching career across multiple NFL teams, including previous stints as a head coach and various coordinator roles.

Early Career and Coaching Journey

Morris's coaching journey in the NFL began with the New York Jets, followed by roles with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins (now Commanders), Atlanta Falcons, and Los Angeles Rams ⁸. His career highlights include:

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Morris served as the head coach for the Buccaneers ⁸.
• Atlanta Falcons: He had a significant tenure with the Falcons from 2015 to 2020. During this period, he held positions such as pass game coordinator, wide receivers coach, and defensive coordinator. He also served as the interim head coach after the firing of Dan Quinn ³. Morris returned to the Falcons as head coach from 2024 to 2025 ¹.
• Los Angeles Rams: Morris also coached for the Rams, where he discussed the defense peaking during the season ⁴.

Current Role and Recent Developments

As of the 2026 season, Raheem Morris is the defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers ¹⁸. This marks a new chapter in his coaching career, bringing his experience in defensive schemes to the 49ers.

Personal Life

Raheem Morris is married to Nicole Morris ⁷. While he focuses on his coaching career, Nicole Morris manages their life off the field ⁷.