Robert Saleh is a top-five defensive coordinator in the NFL. You can bet that his 49ers defense will keep opposing offenses ...

Robert Saleh is back in as defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers and former players are confident in his return.

The 49ers expect to have a competitive defense during the 2025 NFL season in new defensive coordinator Robert Saleh’s second stint with San Francisco. Don’t say star 49ers tight end George Kittle didn ...

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh speaks to reporters during an NFL football press conference, Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez) ...

Saleh's defense was the rock, as they were second in the NFL in total yards surrendered (281.8 per game), tied for fifth in sacks (48) and were eighth in points surrendered (19.4 per game).

Saleh can say “all gas, no brakes” all he wants, and if there’s not enough talent it won’t matter. The 49ers believe Kris Kocurek is one of the top defensive line coaches in the game and ...

Happy for Sanaa and Robert and we love their family. We love what Robert brings. I remember meeting with him in my backyard when Kyle asked me, 'Hey, I want you to interview this guy.

In 2019, Saleh was named Coordinator of the Year by Sporting News and helped the 49ers reach Super Bowl LIV by calling a defense that ranked first in passing yards allowed per game (169.2), second ...

Now, Saleh can return to a team with which he has had plenty of familiarity. The 49ers' defense was in the top 10 while Saleh ran the unit from 2017 to 2020. Saleh's coaching and defensive prowess ...

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) January 20, 2025 As a result, the 49ers and Saleh are drifting away from a reunion. Saleh earning a second interview decreases the likelihood of that.