The San Francisco 49ers also announced they have completed an interview with Lions DB coach Deshea Townsend for their defensive coordinator vacancy. Saleh, 45, began his NFL coaching career with ...

The 49ers completed interviews with Robert Saleh and Deshea Townsend for their vacant defensive coordinator position, per a team announcement and CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones. Saleh was fired as ...

He's the only other candidate interviewed along with Detroit Lions defensive backs coach Deshea Townsend. I'd imagine Kyle Shanahan favors Staley since he has a year with the 49ers under his belt.

The 49ers have only interviewed two candidates: Robert Saleh and Lions defensive backs coach Deshea Townsend. The 49ers may have decided on Saleh, which explains why they haven't interviewed ...

The 49ers are going all-in for a Robert Saleh reunion. The former New York Jets head coach has an offer on the table from San Francisco to become the highest-paid defensive coordinator in the NFL ...

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.

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh speaks to reporters during an NFL football press conference, Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez) ...

SANTA CLARA — Robert Saleh is reprising his role as the 49ers’ defensive coordinator, the team announced Friday night. Saleh returns to a vastly different unit than he left behind four years ago.

Robert Saleh, who went 20-36 over three-plus seasons with the Jets before being fired after a 2-3 start last season, said there was no temptation to go anywhere but return to San Francisco.

Sep 9, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh (right) talks with San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan (left) before the game at Levi's Stadium.

Saleh replaces Nick Sorensen as defensive coordinator. Shanahan fired Sorensen shortly after the conclusion of the 2024 season. The 49ers were last in the NFC West with a 6-11 record.

Saleh's defense was the rock, as they were second in the NFL in total yards surrendered (281.8 per game), tied for fifth in sacks (48) and were eighth in points surrendered (19.4 per game).