6 days ago · In Saleh's first stint as defensive coordinator for the 49ers (2017-20), he led a unit that ranked third in passing yards allowed per game (211.4), fourth in total defense (323.6) and opponent ...

Jan 24, 2025 · By Matt Barrows, Michael Silver and Zack Rosenblatt. Welcome back, Robert Saleh. The San Francisco 49ers on Friday announced that they have landed the top target of their defensive coordinator ...

6 days ago · Former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh has agreed to terms with the San Francisco 49ers to become the team's defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Friday.

Robert Saleh (born January 31, 1979) is an American football coach who is the defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He was previously the head coach of the New York Jets from 2021 to 2024.

6 days ago · 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. ... Saleh will be fourth defensive coordinator in four seasons for San Francisco. DeMeco Ryans, who replaced Saleh in 2021, left to become head coach in Houston following the 2022 season ...

6 days ago · SANTA CLARA — Robert Saleh is reprising his role as the 49ers’ defensive coordinator, the team announced Friday night. Saleh returns to a vastly different unit than he left behind four...

4 days ago · Look back at some of the best photos of defensive coordinator Robert Saleh's first stint with the San Francisco 49ers. 1 / 20 Robert Saleh. Terrell Lloyd/49ers 2 / 20 ...

Jan 24, 2025 · The 49ers on Friday officially announced the hiring of Saleh, 45, as defensive coordinator to fill the key spot on Kyle Shanahan’s coach staff that remained vacant for more than two weeks. The 49ers have hired Robert Saleh as defensive coordinator, source says. Coach Kyle Shanahan got his top choice to replace Nick Sorensen. — Matt Maiocco ...

6 days ago · The 49ers hired Saleh, they announced Friday night, to oversee a defense he helped build into one of the NFL’s best before it slipped well below its lofty standard during their 6-11 season in...

Robert Saleh (SAH-luh), 45, returns to the 49ers after spending three-plus seasons (2021-24) as head coach of the New York Jets. ... Defensive Coordinator College: Northern Michigan University ...