Robert Saleh is rejoining the San Francisco 49ers as defensive coordinator after leaving to become the head coach of the New York Jets in 2021. Saleh’s time in New York was rough to say the ...

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.

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).

Robert Saleh is back with the 49ers as their defensive coordinator and he said on Thursday that he had no interest in filling that role for any other team than the one he worked for from 2017 to 2020.

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. ...

For four seasons, Robert Saleh was the 49ers’ defensive coordinator under head coach Kyle Shanahan. After middling results from 2017-2018, Saleh coached a dominant unit in 2019 that helped San ...

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 ...

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.

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) ...

For four seasons, Robert Saleh was the 49ers’ defensive coordinator under head coach Kyle Shanahan. After middling results from 2017-2018, Saleh coached a dominant unit in 2019 that helped San ...