The New York Jets' struggles this season have reignited debates over the future of head coach Robert Saleh. Brought in to turn the franchise around, Saleh has found himself on the
Robert Saleh wasted little time after being fired from the New York Jets last fall amid a poor showing throughout the season. He quickly began working with the Green Bay Packers' defense following his dismissal, and now the Super Bowl -winning coach is back with his former employer.
The 49ers already nailed the first step to bouncing back next season by hiring Robert Saleh to rebuild the defense.
A former New York Jets coordinator who spent almost a decade with the franchise is moving on to the San Francisco 49ers.
Later on Thursday, then-Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen had a change of heart, the Jacksonville Jaguars quickly moved to hire him as head coach and Saleh, who told Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch that he’d return to the 49ers if he didn’t get a head-coaching job, stayed true to his promise.
The San Francisco 49ers might have pulled off the coup of this year’s coaching cycle, bringing back Robert Saleh to coordinate their defense.
The San Francisco 49ers have long established their strong defensive identity, and with Robert Saleh back at the helm
New San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh gets endorsement from former New York Jets Pro Bowler Sauce Gardner.
Robert Saleh is returning to the 49ers. The ex-Jets coach will be the defensive coordinator for San Francisco again.
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,
The San Francisco 49ers have brought back a fan-favorite and familiar face, as Robert Saleh returns to the team as defensive coordinator.