Robert Saleh didn’t get the job he wanted, but the job he accepted could lead to a gig he desires next year. Saleh rejoined the San Francisco 49ers as their defensive coordinator Friday and the announcement was made shortly after the last of the three head-coaching openings for which he was a candidate was filled.

New San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh gets endorsement from former New York Jets Pro Bowler Sauce Gardner.

Pelissero added that Saleh impressed during interviews and is poised to become a hot head coaching candidate after this season. That makes sense, given how dominant the 49ers were

The San Francisco 49ers have long established their strong defensive identity, and with Robert Saleh back at the helm

The San Francisco 49ers and head coach Kyle Shanahan announced that Robert Saleh has been named as the team’s defensive coordinator.

Later on Thursday, then-Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen had a change of heart, the Jacksonville Jaguars quickly moved to hire him as head coach and Saleh, who told Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch that he’d return to the 49ers if he didn’t get a head-coaching job, stayed true to his promise.

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 back in a familiar place, with a chance to become a hot HC candidate again in 2026. pic.twitter.com/Jju2cu1qjj

The Dallas Cowboys have interviewed former New York Jets coach Robert Saleh in another step in the search to replace Mike McCarthy.

Brant Boyer's history of success and attacking play style is exactly what the San Francisco 49ers' special teams unit needs.

The Robert Saleh saga has taken an intriguing turn. According to Michael Silver of The Athletic, the man San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is eyeing for the defensive coordinator role did not travel to Jacksonville today as initially expected. Saleh is one of several...

The waiting game is over, Robert Saleh is back ... From 2017-2020, Saleh was 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan's DC. He helped the franchise to a Super Bowl appearance during that span and ...

Robert Saleh ... is a former All Pro who plays with terrific instincts, but he's not fast. He ran a 4.64 at his Pro Day, and that was before he tore his ACL. And remember, Saleh never coached ...