49ers name Ken Norton Jr. assistant head coach

The San Francisco 49ers named Ken Norton Jr. assistant head coach on Monday.

Norton will be responsible for the team's defense and inside linebackers.

"Ken brings a great deal of knowledge and experience to our team having spent more than two decades as a NFL player and coach," 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said. "Throughout his coaching career, Ken has developed a tremendous understanding of our defensive system, making him a perfect fit for our staff. With four Super Bowl titles on his resume, including one as a 49er, Ken knows firsthand what it takes to become a championship caliber team."

Norton previously served as the Oakland Raiders' defensive coordinator from February 2015 until being fired this past November.

The 51-year-old helped the 49ers win the Super Bowl in 1994 as a linebacker after coming over from the Dallas Cowboys, becoming the first player to win three consecutive Super Bowls.