SN source: 49ers to hire Jeff Zgonina as defensive line coach

Sporting News has learned that Jeff Zgonina will leave his post as New York Giants assistant defensive line coach to join Kyle Shanahan’s staff in San Francisco.

Sporting News has learned that Jeff Zgonina will leave his post as New York Giants assistant defensive line coach to join Kyle Shanahan’s staff in San Francisco.

SN source: Falcons’ Richard Smith won’t be returning as defensive coordinator

Two sources told Sporting News that Richard Smith won’t be returning as coordinator and Bryan Cox will be replaced as defensive line coach.

Two sources told Sporting News that Richard Smith won’t be returning as coordinator and Bryan Cox will be replaced as defensive line coach.

SN sources: Former 49er Andre Carter to meet with Dolphins about D-line coach job

Andre Carter was a first-round pick by the 49ers in 2001. He went on to play for the Redskins, Raiders and Patriots, as well.

Andre Carter was a first-round pick by the 49ers in 2001. He went on to play for the Redskins, Raiders and Patriots, as well.

Mess from most devastating loss in Falcons history not Kyle Shanahan’s to clean up

An epic Super Bowl collapse is how Kyle Shanahan’s tenure with the Falcons will be most remembered as he leaves to become the 49ers’ new coach.

An epic Super Bowl collapse is how Kyle Shanahan’s tenure with the Falcons will be most remembered as he leaves to become the 49ers’ new coach.

SN sources: Saints mulling training camp move back to Millsaps College

The Saints spent the past three seasons at The Greenbrier resort in Sulphur Springs, W.V., but opted against renewing their contract per the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

The Saints spent the past three seasons at The Greenbrier resort in Sulphur Springs, W.V., but opted against renewing their contract per the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff opens up, offers insight into Atlanta’s Super Bowl run

Thomas Dimitroff in an interview with SN explained the elements that came together and made a Falcons Super Bowl possible.

Thomas Dimitroff in an interview with SN explained the elements that came together and made a Falcons Super Bowl possible.

What happens to Super Bowl champion hats made for losing team?

Tom Brady has a set of four Super Bowl hats. Two other lids, made in anticipation of Pats championships, wound up in the far reaches of the globe.

Tom Brady has a set of four Super Bowl hats. Two other lids, made in anticipation of Pats championships, wound up in the far reaches of the globe.