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

The candidates were Robert Saleh, former New York Jets head coach and ex-49ers defensive coordinator, and Deshea Townsend, the Detroit Lions' defensive passing game coordinator and defensive backs ...

The San Francisco 49ers also announced they have completed an interview with Lions DB coach Deshea Townsend for their defensive coordinator vacancy. Saleh, 45, began his NFL coaching career 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.

Former Jets head coach Robert Saleh and Lions defensive backs coach/defensive passing game coordinator Deshea Townsend met with the team on Thursday. They are the first interviews that the team has ...

Townsend had 21 career interceptions and was part of two Super Bowl-winning defenses with Pittsburgh in the 2005 and 2008 seasons. The Lions led the NFL this season in allowing an 82.0 passer ...

Townsend had 21 career interceptions and was part of two Super Bowl-winning defenses with Pittsburgh in the 2005 and 2008 seasons. The Lions led the NFL this season in allowing an 82.0 passer ...

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. The Niners fired ...