Robert Saleh, San Francisco 49ers and defensive coordinator

Why Robert Saleh Returning to the Bay is Crucial for the 49ers' Success in 2025
The 49ers already nailed the first step to bouncing back next season by hiring Robert Saleh to rebuild the defense.
49ers hire Robert Saleh for second stint as defensive coordinator
Saleh, who was fired in October as the New York Jets head coach five games into his fourth season, generated interest on the head-coaching front and was seen as one of the frontrunners for the Jacksonville Jaguars job. He also interviewed with the Las Vegas Raiders and Dallas Cowboys.
Ex-Jets coach Robert Saleh returns to 49ers to be team's defensive coordinator again
Robert Saleh is returning to the 49ers. The ex-Jets coach will be the defensive coordinator for San Francisco again.
49ers hiring Robert Saleh as defensive coordinator: Ex-Jets head coach returning to San Francisco, per report
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is welcoming 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh back to the same role, per NFL Media. Saleh served as Shanahan's original 49ers defensive coordinator for four seasons from 2017 to 2020,
49ers Have Slight ‘Fear’ as Robert Saleh Waits to Sign Contract
Until Robert Saleh has officially signed a contract with the San Francisco 49ers, the rumors will continue to persist.
Will 49ers get draft picks if they lose Robert Saleh again?
There’s an interesting wrinkle to the San Francisco 49ers’ re-acquisition of defensive coordinator Robert Saleh. While they’re gaining an experienced defensive coordinator with a strong track record, they may also gain another opportunity to secure a pair of third-round draft picks if he’s hired to be another team’s head coach.
Expected Robert Saleh, San Francisco 49ers Reunion: United For One Goal
Robert Saleh will be on the San Francisco 49ers’ sideline this upcoming season. The 49ers are set to bring back the former New York Jets head coach.
49ers to Bring Back Robert Saleh as Defensive Coordinator
The San Francisco 49ers have brought back a fan-favorite and familiar face, as Robert Saleh returns to the team as defensive coordinator.
49ers mailbag: What should be first on Robert Saleh’s offseason agenda?
Later on Thursday, then-Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen had a change of heart, the Jacksonville Jaguars quickly moved to hire him as head coach and Saleh, who told Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch that he’d return to the 49ers if he didn’t get a head-coaching job, stayed true to his promise.
The 49ers bring back Robert Saleh for 2nd stint as defensive coordinator
The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back Robert Saleh for a second stint as defensive coordinator after a failed tenure as head coach of the New York Jets.
Ex-Jets head coach Robert Saleh returning to 49ers as defensive coordinator
Former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh has agreed to terms with the San Francisco 49ers to become the team's defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Friday.
NFL News: Robert Saleh, 49ers Reportedly Agree to DC Contract After Jets HC Stint
Robert Saleh is heading back to San Francisco. Saleh and the San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a contract for him to return ...
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Robert Saleh is back in the NFC West
Robert Saleh is back in the place where he truly made a name for himself as one of the best defensive coaches in the NFL. The ...