The 49ers are relying on star players like Bosa and Warner to maintain their elite level of play. If either regresses, it could spell disaster for the defense.

For starters, his defense will disguise its coverages. That means the safeties will move after the snap, so quarterbacks won't immediately know what coverage the 49ers are running.

Now Saleh is back, and so is the 49ers' defensive identity according to CBS Sports. "The defense has an identity again," writes CBS Sports' Cody Benjamin.

The 49ers spent each of their first five picks on defense, including four in the front seven. First-round EDGE Mykel Williams is a major athlete who graded out well against the run at Georgia.

49ers Rookie Mykel Williams Named a Player Who Could Disappoint in 2025 Defensive coordinator Robert Salah is set to have his hands full with the departures of Talanoa Hufanga, Dre Greenlaw, and ...

49ers’ Robert Saleh says he’s looking 2 years ahead as he rebuilds defense Saleh will get his first on-field look at the 49ers' large defensive rookie class at this week's rookie minicamp.

The San Francisco 49ers may need some depth at the cornerback position going into 2025.

The San Francisco 49ers defense will once again have their superstar combo of Fred Warner and Nick Bosa, but they will also have a lot of new faces on the field. The secondary will be one of the ...