San Francisco 49ers

Chip Kelly reiterates he is not interested in Oregon opening

Published Jun. 30, 2017 6:28 p.m. ET

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San Francisco 49ers head coach Chip Kelly told reporters that he is not interested in the opening at Oregon after Mark Helfrich was fired on Tuesday night.

Kelly was asked if there was any chance that he would become the next Oregon head coach. He shook his head and said "No."

Kelly and the 49ers are 1–10 on the year. He previously served as the Ducks' head coach from 2009 to 2012.

Kelly spoke with Helfrich on Wednesday morning but has not been in contact with anyone at the university to assist with the next head coach search.

“I love everybody associated with the university. They were fantastic,” Kelly said. “If I can help them, I can help them. My thoughts are with Helf right now.”

Watch Kelly's comment on Helfrich below:

#49ers Chip Kelly not interested in #Oregon opening, spoke this morning with Helfrich pic.twitter.com/0hfoJ2H08A— Cam Inman (@CamInman) November 30, 2016

Oregon finished the season 4–8.

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