49ers interview Robert Saleh, Deshea Townsend for defensive coordinator. 1d. The 49ers announced that they have completed a pair of interviews in their search for a new defensive coordinator.

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 ...

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.

49ers defensive coordinator candidates: Robert Saleh, Jeff Ulbrich and 6 other options In one year with the Lions, Townsend helped overhaul Detroit’s coverage unit.

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, 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.

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).

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.

Robert Saleh didn't consider taking a defensive coordinator job with any other organization once the San Francisco 49ers expressed interest. On Thursday, he shared his excitement about returning ...

It took Saleh less than 24 hours to meet with key members of the 49ers’ personnel department to outline his vision for the draft. “Right when we hired him, the very first day, he sat down with ...

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. The main difference this time when ...

During Saleh’s last two full seasons with the Jets in 2022-23, New York ranked first in yards passing allowed per game (178.9) and yards per play allowed (4.7), and second in total defense (301. ...