49ers hire Hardy Nickerson as linebackers coach

Chip Kelly still hasn’t named the 49ers’ next defensive coordinator, but he is filling out the defensive coaching staff. Hardy Nickerson will serve as the 49ers’ linebackers coach, Alex Marvez of FOX Sports reports. Nickerson had a 16-year NFL career with the Steelers, Buccaneers, Jaguars and Packers and was a five-time Pro Bowler. He has…