Mike Nolan replaces Jeff Fisher as coach of Panthers

Mike Nolan has replaced Jeff Fisher as the head coach of the Michigan Panthers, the USFL announced Friday.

Nolan, 63, served as the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers from 2005-08 among numerous other coaching positions, including as defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys in 2020. He will take the helm in place of Fisher, who said he was stepping down for personal reasons.

"We are honored to welcome Mike Nolan