Jerry McDonald: Robert Saleh makes triumphant return to 49ers. Now he needs the players to make it matter.
Robert Saleh is back as defensive coordinator of the 49ers, and all is right with the world. For now, anyway. Coach Kyle Shanahan has cycled through DeMeco Ryans, Steve Wilks and Nick Sorensen after Saleh’s departure following the 2020 season to become head coach of the New York Jets.
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.
NFL: Saleh returns to 49ers in defensive coordinator role he held from 2017-2021
The 49ers have brought back Robert Saleh, fired as Jets head coach this season, in the defensive coordinator role he held for San Francisco from 2017-2021.
Robert Saleh returning in encore stint as 49ers’ defensive coordinator
Saleh was fired as the Jets’ coach five games into this season and is now back with the 49ers, where he made his name in the NFL.
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.
Robert Saleh hired by 49ers for second stint as team’s defensive coordinator
Robert Saleh, who was fired by the Jets during the season, was hired by the 49ers for second stint as the team’s defensive coordinator on Friday night.
The 49ers bring back Robert Saleh for 2nd stint as defensive coordinator
The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back Robert Saleh for a second stint as defensive coordinator after a failed tenure as head coach of the New York Jets.
Ex-Jets coach Robert Saleh returns to 49ers to be team's defensive coordinator again
Robert Saleh is returning to the 49ers. The ex-Jets coach will be the defensive coordinator for San Francisco again.
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.
The 49ers will Not Retain Nick Sorensen on their Coaching Staff
After just one season as the 49ers defensive coordinator, Nick Sorensen has been fired and will not be retained on the ...
New York Post18d
49ers remove Nick Sorensen from defensive coordinator job after rough season
The 49ers continued to change their coaching staff on Tuesday by removing Nick Sorensen from his post as defensive coordinator, according to multiple reports. San Francisco would like to keep ...
San Francisco Examiner18d
49ers remove DC role from Nick Sorensen, promote Klay Kubiak to OC
The San Francisco 49ers have removed Nick Sorensen from his role as defensive coordinator and promoted passing game specialist Klay Kubiak to offensive coordinator, coach Kyle Shanahan said ...
Sorensen, Nazar, And Foligno Reflect On Taylor Hall Trade
After Chicago’s 4-3 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, head coach Anders Sorensen, captain Nick Foligno, and Frank ...