49ers QB Coach Brian Griese Steps Away After Three Seasons
Griese, instrumental in Brock Purdy's development, departs coaching for personal reasons as 49ers restructure staff.
- Brian Griese, the San Francisco 49ers' quarterbacks coach since 2022, has left the team, citing a desire to step back from coaching for personal reasons.
- Griese played a key role in identifying and mentoring quarterback Brock Purdy, who was drafted as the last pick in 2022 and has since become the team's starter.
- The 49ers announced Mick Lombardi as Griese's replacement and promoted Klay Kubiak to offensive coordinator, formalizing a previously anticipated move.
- Griese declined a recent head coaching interview with the New York Jets, signaling his decision to pause his coaching career despite being well-regarded within the NFL.
- The coaching changes are part of a broader restructuring of the 49ers' staff, which includes new hires and promotions to key roles for the 2025 season.