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As San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is getting interview requests from other teams looking for a head coach, he is focused on preparing for the upcoming wild-card matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. However, the 49ers coach will continue to get interest from other teams as Saturday saw the Miami Dolphins enter the fray. […]

Robert Saleh took a sneak jab at Saquon Barkley as the San Francisco 49ers prepare for their playoff matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Wild Card round. Barkley torched many teams throughout the 2024 season, having a historic year on the ground. He racked up 345 carries for 2, 005 yards and 13 […]

Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and the San Francisco 49ers are gearing up for their Wild Card Round matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. But whenever the 49ers’ playoff run ends, Saleh could be in line for a promotion. The Tennessee Titans and Atlanta Falcons have requested to interview Saleh for their head coach vacancy, via Albert […]

The Arizona Cardinals already have an ideal head coach in mind after firing Jonathan Gannon. One day after relieving Gannon of his duties, the team has a trio of candidates in mind: Robert Saleh, Vance Joseph, and Anthony Weaver. Although the 49ers are preparing for a Wild Card matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles, the Cardinals […]

The Cleveland Browns are once again in a spot that feels uncomfortably familiar for a franchise that has spent decades searching for sustained stability. Kevin Stefanski delivered moments of genuine progress, even brilliance. However, the results ultimately flattened out. With ownership and the front office choosing to reset after another disappointing finish, the Browns’ next […]

When the NFL hiring cycle starts up again, San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is expected to once again be a highly coveted target. However, 49ers general manager John Lynch is crafting a plan to ensure he doesn’t leave anytime soon. Despite all of their injuries, Saleh has helped keep San Francisco afloat. As […]

The San Francisco 49ers continue to surge at the right time, and behind the scenes, the culture inside the building remains a major reason why. Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh recently offered rare insight into that environment, singling out assistant head coach Gus Bradley for the energy and leadership he brings to the team. Speaking about […]

The Tennessee Titans and San Francisco 49ers are two teams in very different situations heading into Week 15. Tennessee is 2-11 and is in contention for the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft for the second year in a row. The Titans took a step forward by adding Cam Ward, but they are […]

Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh had an admission to make about the San Francisco 49ers’ energy levels going into Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season. Saleh is going through his second stint with the 49ers, rejoining the franchise this January. He first represented San Francisco from 2017 to 2020 before leaving for the New York […]

As the coaching carousel begins its annual spin, don’t be surprised if one name gains real traction across the NFL in the coming days: San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh. After a tumultuous stint with the New York Jets, it took him no time to find a new team with the 49ers. With what […]

On Sunday, the Cleveland Browns lost to the San Francisco 49ers 26-8. Although the game was defined in part by the sideline scuffle between Sheduer Sanders and Jerry Jeudy, there are still bright spots ahead. That is certainly true when it comes to Myles Garrett, who is closing on the NFL sacks record.  After the […]

While the injury bug hasn’t really broken in the San Francisco 49ers’ favor in 2025, that hasn’t stopped Kyle Shanahan’s squad from finding consistent success in the always challenging NFC West, going 8-4 through Week 12 thanks in no small part to their two-game win streak. Unfortunately for the 49ers, their winning ways will be […]

Cleveland Browns rookie signal-caller Shedeur Sanders is preparing for one of the biggest starts of his young career, but the buzz heading into the matchup isn’t just coming from inside the AFC North, but also from the Bay Area. San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh delivered his verdict on Sanders while breaking down his […]

The San Francisco 49ers are involved in a battle with the Seattle Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams for the top spot in the NFC West. All three teams are playing well this season, and the 49ers’ 6-3 showing to this point in the year is quite surprising. The 49ers have had some key injuries […]

Jaxson Dart has become one of the more popular players in the NFL. Despite being a rookie, the New York Giants quarterback has gained a ton of fans for his personality and fearless style of play. As it turns out, even coaches for other teams are big fans of Dart, including San Francisco 49ers defensive […]

The San Francisco 49ers are coming off a rough loss to the Houston Texans last Sunday. The team will attempt to get back on track against Jaxson Dart and the New York Giants in Week 9. San Francisco’s defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is making his return to MetLife Stadium. And the former New York Jets […]

The New England Patriots reshaped their depth chart by moving Keion White to San Francisco and Kyle Dugger to Pittsburgh, and, per ESPN reporting, could still explore adding an edge rusher while planning to keep Anfernee Jennings. That backdrop matters because it immediately feeds the San Francisco 49ers’ own pass rush calculus following Tuesday’s swap. […]

Despite the long list of injury woes, the San Francisco 49ers are playing as one of the top teams in the league. The franchise owns a 5-2 record heading into Week 8, as the team aims to remain in the mix of the NFC West rankings. With San Francisco experiencing some success, it appears the […]

Liam Coen has gone against the San Francisco 49ers many times throughout his career, but only once as head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars. That game notably ended with Coen’s heated interaction with Robert Saleh and Kyle Shanahan, which he hopes to put to rest. Before joining the Jaguars, Coen spent four years as an […]

On Sunday afternoon, the New York Jets dropped to 0-5 on the young 2025 NFL season with a 37-22 home loss to the Dallas Cowboys in a game that was not as close as the final score suggested. With the New Orleans Saints and Tennessee Titans earning comeback victories on Sunday, the Jets now stand […]

The San Francisco 49ers (3-1) played sloppy in a 26-21 home loss versus the Jacksonville Jaguars and now have just a few days to prepare for a Thursday Night Football face-off with the dangerous Los Angeles Rams (3-1), so there is little time to focus on anything else besides cleaning up mistakes. Though, it is […]

The clash between the San Francisco 49ers and the Jacksonville Jaguars was surprisingly close. However, the real fireworks came after the game. Prior to their contest, 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh claimed that Liam Coen’s Jaguars had a sign-stealing system in place. It seems like the tensions have boiled over, as Coen and Saleh had […]

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh recently turned heads after crediting the Jacksonville Jaguars with legal sign-stealing. It was a comment that seemingly didn’t sit well with Jaguars head coach Liam Coen, as he refused to discuss Saleh’s comments with media members. On Friday, Kyle Shanahan stepped in to attempt to set the story […]

With the Jacksonville Jaguars taking on the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, the headline that has been dominating the game is around the tactics of the team’s coaching staff. 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh would say that the Jaguars do a form of legal sign-stealing, which head coach Liam Coen was asked about on Friday. […]

The San Francisco 49ers and Jacksonville Jaguars face off in a huge game for both teams this weekend. On one side, the 49ers are undefeated thanks to a revitalized defense under Robert Saleh. The Jaguars, however, are 2-1 and attribute their success to an offensive overhaul under new head coach Liam Coen. He will match […]

Following his stint as New York Jets head coach and a year as a consultant with the Green Bay Packers , Robert Saleh returned to the San Francisco 49ers as their defensive coordinator. For star defensive end Nick Bosa, Saleh is the perfect choice for the position. In his first game back with the franchise, […]

The San Francisco 49ers secured this welcome addition to the 2025 defense: Welcoming back Robert Saleh. S.F and the former New York Jets head coach created an abundance of success together — including one NFC title. Saleh accepted his 49ers return in Jan. 2025. He worked with a mix of rising young talent but also veteran […]

2024 was pretty much a disaster for the San Francisco 49ers. The team was expected to make another deep playoff run. However, injuries, inconsistency, and the loss of key personnel contributed to a 6-11 campaign. As head coach Kyle Shanahan and GM John Lynch retooled their roster, it was clear that this year’s draft would […]

Nick Bosa isn’t just bringing the heat off the edge this season — he’s stepping into a full-fledged leadership role for the San Francisco 49ers, and he’s got a familiar face in Robert Saleh back to help ignite the fire. With a new-look defensive line room featuring three rookies from the 2025 NFL Draft — […]

In a surprising twist, ESPN awarded the Los Angeles Rams a higher offseason grade (A) than their NFC West rival, the San Francisco 49ers (A-). While both teams made impactful moves, the Rams’ bold blend of short- and long-term planning sets them apart, and the better grades signal a possible NFL power shift in the […]

Defensive end Bryce Huff will have a new zip code once again after he was traded to the San Francisco 49ers by the Philadelphia Eagles for a future draft pick. Huff only lasted one season with the Eagles and was inactive during the team’s Super Bowl victory. While he was quickly let go in Philadelphia, […]

While San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey pushes hard to get physically ready for the upcoming season, teammate Brandon Aiyuk seems distracted by trade rumors. But here is the 49ers’ most fierce positional battle to watch at the team’s 2025 training camp. The 49ers should have quite a competition at the cornerback position. Currently […]

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch made it clear that the upcoming NFL season is a pivotal one for the team, with an offseason emphasis on youth development and long-term championship goals. Coming off a disastrous 6–11 finish that saw the Niners finish last in the NFC West, the team is reshaping its identity […]

The San Francisco 49ers have officially made a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles. It’s a move that bolsters the defensive line for San Francisco to improve the pass rush alongside Nick Bosa and rookie Mykel Williams. Reports indicate that the 49ers traded for defensive end Bryce Huff from the Eagles, according to Adam Schefter of […]

The San Francisco 49ers kicked off OTAs this week, and one of the most exciting developments surrounds rookie edge rusher Mykel Williams. The 20-year-old first-round pick out of Georgia is already turning heads — not just because of his physical gifts, but because of who he’s learning from — Nick Bosa. During an appearance on […]

The San Francisco 49ers are excited to have Robert Saleh as their defensive coordinator once again. Saleh is a defensive genius who worked wonders in San Francisco during his last tenure with the team. The 49ers gave Saleh plenty of toys to play with during the 2025 NFL Draft. It will be exciting to see […]

Robert Saleh is ready for the next chapter of his NFL coaching career, commanding the defense of the San Francisco 49ers. Saleh joined the 49ers after being head coach of the New York Jets for three seasons. The Jets fired him midseason as the Green Bay Packers hired him as an offensive consultant for the […]

The San Francisco 49ers will turn to 11 potential impact newcomers for 2025. The 11 represents the 49ers‘ 2025 NFL Draft class. A 12th rookie is one to watch in front of Kyle Shanahan, John Lynch and company, though. The 49ers have seen undrafted players shark their way up the roster before. Defensive lineman Kevin […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been hit hard by reality this offseason. The 49ers are set to lose a number of important contributors in free agency as the team prepares to pay Brock Purdy, who’s entering the fourth and final year of his rookie deal. While it would be impossible to replace all the talent […]