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 San Francisco 49ers have built a storied legacy of defensive excellence, and with Robert Saleh back in charge, they aim to reclaim their dominance on that side of the ball. Saleh’s return is ...

It’s official: Robert Saleh is back with the San Francisco 49ers. 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 is back in the place where he truly made a name for himself as one of the best defensive coaches in the NFL. The San Francisco 49ers announced on Friday night that they have hired ...

Robert Saleh will likely be on the San Francisco 49ers’ sideline this upcoming season. It never really seemed likely when he departed Northern California to become the New York Jets’ head ...

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

Robert Saleh has been a popular name mentioned as a potential candidate to succeed Aaron Glenn as the defensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions. The former New York Jets head coach is a Detroit ...

The San Francisco 49ers might have pulled off the coup of this year’s coaching cycle, bringing back Robert Saleh to coordinate their defense. San Francisco fired defensive coordinator Nick ...

There was plenty of anti-Saleh sentiment among the fan base in the down years (2017-18 and 2020), which isn’t unusual when it comes to defensive coordinators. Robert Saleh (left) wasn’t shy ...

Saleh seems set to go back to the Bay / Chris Pedota / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images No, it's not the Jets. It was reported Thursday that former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh is ...

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 years ago.

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 ...