New York had several anonymous sources speak out to The Athletic detailing the dysfunction of the team over the last few years. Whether it was an overbearing owner, a general manager struggling to bring in the right players, or a quarterback demanding things be done his way, there were a lot of issues Saleh had to deal with.

The San Francisco 49ers began their search for a new defensive coordinator by interviewing Robert Saleh for a second stint at the job and Detroit Lions assistant Deshea Townsend.