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.
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.
49ers announce Robert Saleh's hiring as defensive coordinator
Robert Saleh and the 49ers were waiting for the former Jets head coach to be out of the mix for head coaching jobs before making his hire official.
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 ...
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Nick Sorensen reflects on learning curve in first year as 49ers coordinator
Nick Sorensen has been heavily criticized for the underwhelming performance of the San Francisco 49ers' defense this season. Some have speculated that the team's struggles might cost Sorensen ...
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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 ...