Saleh, who was fired in October as the New York Jets head coach five games into his fourth season, generated interest on the head-coaching front and was seen as one of the frontrunners for the Jacksonville Jaguars job. He also interviewed with the Las Vegas Raiders and Dallas Cowboys.

Robert Saleh, who ran the Niners' defense from 2017 to 2020, is heading back to San Francisco for the same role after a three-plus-year stint as Jets coach.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — 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.

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner didn't hide his excitement for the return of defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, but there were things he didn't say that illustrate what Saleh's return means for the 49ers' defense.

According to multiple reports, the San Francisco 49ers are officially hiring former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh as their new defensive coordinator.

Former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh has agreed to terms with the San Francisco 49ers to become the team's defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Friday.

On "49ers Talk," Jennifer Lee Chan is on-site for the Pro Bowl in Orlando and spoke with 49ers' selections linebacker Fred Warner and defensive end Nick Bosa about the organization's reacquisition of Robert Saleh.

The return of Robert Saleh should rejuvenate the San Francisco 49ers' defense, which has struggled to maintain the same energy level since his departure. The post 49ers’ Fred Warner and Nick Bosa Send Strong Message on Robert Saleh’s Return appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Robert Saleh's return to the San Francisco 49ers brings something special back to the team, according to Fred Warner, who recently reminisced about the good times they had when the now-defensive coordinator was with the franchise.