The San Francisco 49ers took a major step back last season, especially on the defensive side, but the reunion with Robert ...

Robert Saleh, who was fired by the Jets during the season, was hired by the 49ers for second stint as the team’s defensive ...

Robert Saleh cannot personally create turnovers, rush the passer or stop the run. His return as the 49ers’ D-coordinator is ...

The images remain of Saleh and his shaved head ... which isn’t unusual when it comes to defensive coordinators. Robert Saleh (left) wasn’t shy about displaying emotion during his tenure ...

Former Jets HC Robert Saleh shown at Green Bay Packers practice. More Justin Ford/Getty Images Saleh had been making his rounds to interview for open head coach positions, including interviewing ...

The San Francisco 49ers essentially banked their defensive coordinator search on a reunion with Robert Saleh and after days ...

The 49ers announced Robert Saleh would be returning ... More Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images DeMeco Ryans replaced Saleh in 2021 but became the head coach in Houston the following season.

Rebilas-Imagn Images While his recent results with the New York Jets don’t reflect it, new San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is known for operating a tough, hard-nosed defense.

Jets head coach Robert Saleh as Aaron Rodgers of the Jets walks off the field in the first half as the Denver Broncos edged ...

Robert Saleh was fired as head coach of the New York Jets after a 2-3 start this season. Getty Images Saleh was fired by the Jets after a 2-3 start to the season, ending his first stint as a head ...