Instant Alert: Chip Kelly will reportedly be fired by the 49ers

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Chip Kelly will reportedly be fired by the 49ers by Cork Gaines on Jan 1, 2017, 11:46 AM Advertisement The San Francisco 49ers will fire both head coach Chip Kelly and general manager Trent Baalke sometime after their season finale on Sunday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Kelly is in his first season as head coach of the 2-13 49ers and has three years remaining on his contract. Baalke has been general manager of the 49ers since 2011, after starting with the team as a scout in 2005. He has two years left on his contract. According to Schefter's sources, both Kelly and Baalke are aware that they will be dismissed.  It is unclear when a formal announcement will be made, however, Schefter reports that the 49ers will meet after Sunday's game against the Seahawks or on Monday. Kelly was unable to revive the 49ers offense this season, as the team averaged just 17.9 points per game, 27th in the NFL. Kelly previously spent three seasons as head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, winning ten games each of his first two seasons and going to the playoffs once.  SEE ALSO: The 50 best sports photos of 2016   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011