The San Francisco 49ers might be turning back the clock by interviewing former New York Jets coach Robert Saleh for their open defensive coordinator position. Saleh left the exact role with the 49ers following the 2020 season to become the Jets coach.

The San Francisco 49ers interviewed former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh for their vacant defensive coordinator opening on Thursday.

Former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh has completed an interview for the San Francisco 49er's vacant defensive coordinator position, the team announced Thursday. The front office also met with Detroit Lions defensive backs coach and defensive passing game coordinator Deshea Townsend.

While the Niners had a rough go of it in 2024, it was even worse for the former New York Jets head coach. Saleh got fired after just five games, with the Jets believing he was the

The San Francisco 49ers began their search for a new defensive coordinator by interviewing Robert Saleh for a second stint at the job and Detroit Lions assistant Deshea Townsend.

Former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh landed his first NFL head coaching interview since being fired by NYJ.

The 49ers are searching for a new defensive coordinator, and a likely candidate is one that is familiar with the position.

According to Matt Maiocco, the 49ers have interviewed for Jets DC Robert Saleh for the defensive coordinator job on their staff. The San Francisco 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers are attempting to bring back a familiar face, as former DC and New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh has completed an interview.