Robert Saleh is back in the place where he truly made a name for himself as one of the best defensive coaches in the NFL. The San Francisco 49ers announced on Friday night that they have hired Saleh as their defensive coordinator, reuniting with the coach who previously spent four years in that role from 2017-2020.
Robert Saleh was sacked by the New York Jets, and while all eyes are on the Aaron Glenn era, it’s not over for the former head coach in the NFL. Over the past few days while the dust settled on the hirings of Glenn as coach and Darry Mougey as general manager in New York, Saleh has returned home… in a sense.
Former Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley was considered for the San Francisco 49ers' defensive coordinator role last year but ultimately lost out to Nick Sorensen.
Saleh was previously the 49ers defensive coordinator from 2017–20 until taking the head coaching job with the New York Jets.
The San Francisco 49ers search for a new defensive coordinator has not necessarily gotten off the ground. Robert Saleh is seen as the top candidate.
Oct 13, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh looks on during the second half against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
The Dallas Cowboys announced on Saturday that they completed an interview with Robert Saleh for the team's open head coaching job.
NFL Network's Tom Pelissero: Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery expected to play Saturday vs. Washington Commanders. Former New York Jets coach Robert Saleh expected to interview with Dallas Cowboys for head coach vacancy.
It is only a matter of time before the San Francisco 49ers make their reunion with Robert Saleh as their defensive coordinator official. If reunions are what th
Just 72 hours into his new role as New York Jets head coach, Aaron Glenn is doing things differently than Robert Saleh ... news that Glenn is going after Los Angeles Rams tight ends coach and ...
Robert Saleh and the San Francisco 49ers are reportedly reuniting, the NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported Friday. He was expected to be named the 49ers' next defensive coordinator, The Athletic reported on Thursday.