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.

The watch for Robert Saleh returning to the San Francisco 49ers is like a teeter-totter. One day things are looking are up, while another day it is looking down. Today, it is looking extremely ...

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

The San Francisco 49ers had to hold their breath while Robert Saleh interviewed for open head coaching opportunities. Now they're breathing a sigh of relief because their defensive coordinator is ...

Was there anything in the NFL more obvious than the 49ers wanting Robert Saleh as their defensive coordinator? Once they interviewed him, they didn't look at anyone else. The interviews with ...

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 ...

The San Francisco 49ers are still relishing in the fact that Robert Saleh is expected to return to the team after a three-year hiatus. Following a stint with the New York Jets, Saleh will take ...

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 ...

Robert Saleh apparently isn't getting a second chance as a head coach in this hiring cycle. Saleh is headed back to San Francisco, returning as the team's defensive coordinator, TheAthletic.com ...

Yes, former Jets coach Robert Saleh will be returning to the 49ers as defensive coordinator. But the dust won't fully settle until the head-coaching jobs for which he's under consideration are filled.