Robert Saleh, 49ers and defensive coordinator

Robert Saleh returning in encore stint as 49ers’ defensive coordinator
49ers hire Robert Saleh for second stint as defensive coordinator
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.
49ers hire special teams coordinator who was Saleh’s with Jets: Brant Boyer
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Fired 49ers DC won't stay with team despite Kyle Shanahan's wishes
According to NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco, Sorensen won’t be returning to the 49ers coaching staff after being fired as their defensive coordinator after the 2024 season. Shanahan told reporters at his end of season press conference that he hoped Sorensen would stay on the staff, possibly as the special teams coordinator.
Robert Saleh returns to 49ers as defensive coordinator
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.
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Cowboys expected to hire former 49ers DC Nick Sorensen as ST coordinator
Sorensen will replace John “Bones” Fassel, who left the Cowboys to coach special teams for the Tennessee Titans. The 46-year-old spent the last three seasons with the San Francisco 49ers working under head coach Kyle Shanahan. Sorensen was promoted to defensive coordinator ahead of the 2024 after the firing of Steve Wilks.
49ers hiring Robert Saleh as defensive coordinator: Ex-Jets head coach returning to San Francisco, per report
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is welcoming 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh back to the same role, per NFL Media. Saleh served as Shanahan's original 49ers defensive coordinator for four seasons from 2017 to 2020,
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San Francisco 49ers Name Robert Saleh Defensive Coordinator
The San Francisco 49ers and head coach Kyle Shanahan today announced that Robert Saleh has been named as the team’s defensive coordinator.
49ers hire Brant Boyer to take over their struggling special teams unit
The San Francisco 49ers hired former New York Jets special teams coordinator Brant Boyer on Monday to take over a unit that has struggled for years under coach Kyle Shanahan. Shanahan fired special teams coordinator Brian Schneider following a season in which mistakes in the kicking game contributed to a 6-11 record.
Why Robert Saleh Returning to the Bay is Crucial for the 49ers' Success in 2025
The 49ers already nailed the first step to bouncing back next season by hiring Robert Saleh to rebuild the defense.
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Saleh officially returns as 49ers' defensive coordinator
The San Francisco 49ers got their man as Robert Saleh is head back to the Bay Area for a second stint as defensive coordinator.
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49ers hire former Jets assistant Boyer as special teams coordinator
After a season filled with weekly blunders on special teams, the 49ers have a new person in charge. The 49ers on Monday hired former New York Jets assistant coach Brant Boyer as special teams coordinator.
49ers’ Hiring Of Robert Saleh Won’t Bring Major Changes To Defense
The San Francisco 49ers might have pulled off the coup of this year’s coaching cycle, bringing back Robert Saleh to coordinate their defense.
Twitter reacts to Bears hiring Declan Doyle as offensive coordinator
The Chicago Bears hired 28-year-old Declan Doyle as offensive coordinator, which sparked some fantastic reactions on social media.