The San Francisco 49ers have hired Robert Saleh as their new defensive coordinator after a search following Nick Sorenson's firing. Saleh previously served as the 49ers' defensive coordinator from 2017 to 2020 and was head coach of the New York Jets from 2021 to 2024.
The San Francisco 49ers have been on a search for a new defensive coordinator after the team fired Nick Sorenson, following the 2024 season. Despite the team going through an exhaustive search, they have now brought back a fan-favorite coach.More news: Cowboys Officially Hire Next Head Coach, And It's Not Deion SandersFormer 49ers defensive coordinator and former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh is heading back to the Bay Area.
Saleh's coaching and defensive prowess led to him landing a head coach position with the New York Jets, where he remained from 2021 to 2024. He was unceremoniously fired during Week 6 of the 2024 regular season.Saleh would go on to be hired by the Green Bay Packers as a consultant, though he stated he would want to return to coaching in the 2025 season. The initial thought was he would go for defensive coordinator positions, but he garnered plenty of interest from teams needing a head coach.
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