Robert Saleh appears to be heading back to a familiar place. The ex-Jets head coach is expected to become the next defensive coordinator of the 49ers, The Athletic reported Thursday night.

The San Francisco 49ers welcomed back a familiar face, re-hiring Robert Saleh as their defensive coordinator. However, one former player who once thrived under Saleh’s leadership will have to ...

Robert Saleh has been the 49ers defensive coordinator for just two days, and already reports and rumors are flying about how he's going to change the defense. Tony Pauline says he has spoken to ...

With interim general manager Ethan Waugh set to become to new point man in regards to the head coach search, it does make one wonder if former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh could be the ...

The San Francisco 49ers are still relishing in the fact that Robert Saleh is expected to return to the team after a three-year hiatus. Following a stint with the New York Jets, Saleh will take ...

SANTA CLARA — Robert Saleh is reprising his role as the 49ers’ defensive coordinator, the team announced Friday night. Saleh returns to a vastly different unit than he left behind four years ago.

Reunion: After interviewing for three head coaching jobs, Robert Saleh is now officially returning to the #49ers as defensive coordinator, per sources. Saleh impressed in interviews and now is ...

The San Francisco 49ers had to hold their breath while Robert Saleh interviewed for open head coaching opportunities. Now they're breathing a sigh of relief because their defensive coordinator is ...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers hired Robert Saleh for a second stint as defensive coordinator on Friday night after a failed tenure as head coach of the New York Jets.