Robert Saleh appears to be heading back to a familiar place. The ex-Jets head coach is expected to become the next defensive coordinator of the 49ers, The Athletic reported Thursday night.

Robert Saleh wasted little time after being fired from the New York Jets last fall amid a poor showing throughout the season.

Reunion: After interviewing for three head coaching jobs, Robert Saleh is now officially returning to the #49ers as defensive coordinator, per sources. Saleh impressed in interviews and now is ...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers hired Robert Saleh for a second stint as defensive coordinator on Friday night after a failed tenure as head coach of the New York Jets.

ALL GAS, NO BRAKE 😤 — San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) January 25, 2025 Saleh, who was fired in October as the New York Jets head coach five games into his fourth season, generated interest on ...

Source confirms that ex-Jets coach Robert Saleh has accepted the Niners defensive coordinator job. San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan was patient with Saleh’s head-coaching pursuits, and with the ...

The San Francisco 49ers welcomed back a familiar face, re-hiring Robert Saleh as their defensive coordinator. However, one former player who once thrived under Saleh’s leadership will have to ...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back Robert Saleh for a second stint as defensive coordinator after a failed tenure as head coach of the New York Jets.

SANTA CLARA — The San Francisco 49ers hired Robert Saleh for a second stint as defensive coordinator on Friday night after a failed tenure as head coach of the New York Jets. Saleh had been a ...