Chip Kelly Named 49ers' Head Coach
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The San Francisco 49ers named Chip Kelly as their next head, owner Jed York announced on Thursday via Twitter.
After a thorough search, Trent & I are thrilled to announce Chip Kelly as the new #HeadCoach of the @49ers
— Jed York (@JedYork) January 14, 2016
NFL.com's Ian Rapoport also reported the news.
The #49ers have hired Chip Kelly as their head coach.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 14, 2016
Tom Gamble, who was hired in Philadelphia by Kelly in February of 2013, is currently the 49ers' senior personnel executive.
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