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 Deshe… Frank Wycheck, the NFL ...

After a 16-day search, the Niners on Friday announced they hired Robert Saleh as defensive ... (Lions defensive passing game coordinator Deshea Townsend and Niners assistant head coach Brandon ...

Robert Saleh, who ran the Niners' defense from 2017 to 2020, is heading back to San Francisco for the same role after a three ...

SANTA CLARA — Robert Saleh is reprising his role as the 49ers ... they had interviewed Saleh and Detroit Lions assistant Deshea Townsend, with both interviews being done virtually and fulfilling ...

According to multiple reports, the San Francisco 49ers are officially hiring former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh as their new defensive coordinator.

Saleh had interviewed for three head coaching positions but had committed to head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager ...

The 49ers, in announcing Saleh’s interview two weeks ago, also confirmed holding one with Deshea Townsend, the Detroit Lions’ pass-game coordinator. Coach Kyle Shanahan said earlier this month ...

The 49ers, in announcing Saleh’s interview two weeks ago, also confirmed holding one with Deshea Townsend, the Detroit Lions’ pass-game coordinator. Coach Kyle Shanahan said earlier this month ...

Was there anything in the NFL more obvious than the 49ers wanting Robert Saleh as ... Lions defensive backs coach Deshea Townsend were simple prerequisites. It was Saleh all the way for the ...