Robert Saleh, San Francisco 49ers and defensive coordinator

Why Robert Saleh Returning to the Bay is Crucial for the 49ers' Success in 2025
The 49ers already nailed the first step to bouncing back next season by hiring Robert Saleh to rebuild the defense.
49ers hire Robert Saleh for second stint as defensive coordinator
Saleh, who was fired in October as the New York Jets head coach five games into his fourth season, generated interest on the head-coaching front and was seen as one of the frontrunners for the Jacksonville Jaguars job. He also interviewed with the Las Vegas Raiders and Dallas Cowboys.
Ex-Jets coach Robert Saleh returns to 49ers to be team's defensive coordinator again
Robert Saleh is returning to the 49ers. The ex-Jets coach will be the defensive coordinator for San Francisco again.
49ers Make Major Announcement on Robert Saleh
The San Francisco 49ers have long established their strong defensive identity, and with Robert Saleh back at the helm
San Francisco 49ers Name Robert Saleh Defensive Coordinator
The San Francisco 49ers and head coach Kyle Shanahan announced that Robert Saleh has been named as the team’s defensive coordinator.
49ers mailbag: What should be first on Robert Saleh’s offseason agenda?
Later on Thursday, then-Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen had a change of heart, the Jacksonville Jaguars quickly moved to hire him as head coach and Saleh, who told Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch that he’d return to the 49ers if he didn’t get a head-coaching job, stayed true to his promise.
49ers to Bring Back Robert Saleh as Defensive Coordinator
The San Francisco 49ers have brought back a fan-favorite and familiar face, as Robert Saleh returns to the team as defensive coordinator.
How the 49ers are aiming to keep Robert Saleh beyond one season
The biggest concern surrounding the San Francisco 49ers' reunion with Robert Saleh is the possibility of him becoming the team's third consecutive one-and-done defensive coordinator.
49ers predicted to reunite projected $58 million Jets star with DC Robert Saleh
Could the San Francisco 49ers bolster their defense around new coordinator Robert Saleh thanks to his New York Jets ties?
Ousted New York Jets Coach Robert Saleh Finds New Job in Familiar Place
Robert Saleh wasted little time after being fired from the New York Jets last fall amid a poor showing throughout the season.
49ers hiring Robert Saleh as defensive coordinator: Ex-Jets head coach returning to San Francisco, per report
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Robert Saleh is back in the NFC West
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Expected Robert Saleh, San Francisco 49ers Reunion: United For One Goal
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