Detroit Lions defensive pass game coordinator and defensive backs coach Deshea Townsend also interviewed ... defensive coordinator candidates: Robert Saleh, Jeff Ulbrich and 6 other options ...

SANTA CLARA — Robert Saleh is reprising his role as the 49ers ... they had interviewed Saleh and Detroit Lions assistant Deshea Townsend, with both interviews being done virtually and fulfilling ...

The San Francisco 49ers have placed all of their chips on Robert Saleh becoming their ... along with Detroit Lions defensive backs coach Deshea Townsend. I'd imagine Kyle Shanahan favors Staley ...

However, the team disclosed only three formal interviews for defensive coordinator: Saleh, in-house candidate Brandon Staley and Detroit Lions defensive backs coach Deshea Townsend. Saleh’s and ...

The 49ers are going all-in for a Robert Saleh reunion ... that was with Lions defensive passing game coordinator Deshea Townsend. San Francisco was one of the most disappointing teams of the ...

Robert Saleh once again is tasked with reviving the San Francisco defense following a rough season when the Niners struggled to slow down opposing offenses. SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP ...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Robert Saleh once again is tasked with reviving the San Francisco defense following a rough season when the Niners struggled to slow down opposing offenses.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Robert Saleh once again is tasked with reviving the San Francisco defense following a rough season when the Niners struggled to slow down opposing offenses.