Robert Saleh, who went 20-36 over three-plus seasons with the Jets before being fired after a 2-3 start last season, said there was no temptation to go anywhere but return to San Francisco.

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) ...

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SANTA CLARA – A subdued Robert Saleh is reserving judgment on the 49ers’ refreshed defense. “Once we get pads on and it gets real and you can get a little more physical with receivers, we ...

Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, along with offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak and special teams coordinator Brant Boyer, met local reporters Thursday for the first time since assuming their post… ...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Robert Saleh once again is tasked with reviving the San Francisco defense following a rough season when the Niners struggled to slow down opposing offenses.

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 replaces Nick Sorensen as defensive coordinator. Shanahan fired Sorensen shortly after the conclusion of the 2024 season. The 49ers were last in the NFC West with a 6-11 record.

During Saleh’s last two full seasons with the Jets in 2022-23, New York ranked first in yards passing allowed per game (178.9) and yards per play allowed (4.7), and second in total defense (301. ...

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