Chip Kelly Named 49ers' Head Coach

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The San Francisco 49ers named Chip Kelly as their next head, owner Jed York announced on Thursday via Twitter.

After a thorough search, Trent & I are thrilled to announce Chip Kelly as the new #HeadCoach of the @49ers
— Jed York (@JedYork) January 14, 2016

NFL.com's Ian Rapoport also reported the news.

The #49ers have hired Chip Kelly as their head coach.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 14, 2016

Tom Gamble, who was hired in Philadelphia by Kelly in February of 2013, is currently the 49ers' senior personnel executive.