Sean McDermott, who interviewed with the 49ers on Tuesday in New York, became the head coach of the Buffalo Bills on Wednesday, the team announced.
The former Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator was one of just two candidates for the 49ers’ job with a defensive background. The other, Vance Joseph, became head coach of the Denver Broncos on Wednesday.
McDermott interviewed with 49ers executives Jed York and Paraag Marathe one day after Carolina assistant general manager Brandon Beane interviewed with the 49ers for the vacant GM position.
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The 49ers, Los Angeles Rams and San Diego Chargers are the only remaining teams who have yet to fill their head-coaching positions.
The 49ers have interviewed New England offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, Atlanta offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan and Washington offensive coordinator Sean McVay, as well as Buffalo assistant Anthony Lynn, who finished the season as the team's interim head coach.
The 49ers are scheduled to interview Seattle offensive line/assistant head coach Tom Cable on Sunday.
McVay is considered the front-runner for the Rams job. He is taking part in a second interview on Wednesday, according to multiple media reports. McVay, 30, the grandson of longtime 49ers executive John McVay, could become the youngest head coach in modern NFL history.
