Reported 49ers offensive coordinator target Rob Chudzinski promoted by Colts

INDIANAPOLIS - Colts coach Chuck Pagano has promoted Rob Chudzinski to associate head coach.

Chudzinski was hired last year as a special assistant to Pagano after one season as Cleveland’s head coach.

Recent reports said other teams wanted to interview Chudzinski, but the Colts had blocked those discussions, including a request by the 49ers. General manager Ryan Grigson did not confirm those reports last week but did say he would make sure “good people” stayed in the building.

Pagano calls Chudzinski a “critical” part of Indy’s success and its future.