The San Francisco 49ers are widely expected to fire Trent Baalke as general manager. Baalke is viewed as a loyal and trusted employee with deep ties to Jed York but the roster has been one of the worst in the NFL.

Several NFL owners believe Jed York's parents, Denise and John York, will be taking a more hands-on approach with the team as they determine how to reposition the franchise, and Mike Shanahan, who has been under consideration for coaching openings there in the past, could join the 49ers in a coaching and/or executive capacity.

A final determination on the future of Chip Kelly will likely be made once the 49ers sort out their front office situation.

San Francisco fired Jim Tomsula after just one season as head coach.