The 49ers are “expected” to offer their open defensive coordinator job to Saleh, according to Josina Anderson, a position he held with the franchise before becoming head coach of the Jets. First, however, Saleh will meet with the Jaguars and Raiders next week about their head coaching vacancies.

The San Francisco 49ers might be turning back the clock by interviewing former New York Jets coach Robert Saleh for their open defensive coordinator position. Saleh left the exact role with the 49ers following the 2020 season to become the Jets coach.

The San Francisco 49ers are wasting no time in finding a replacement for former defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen, who parted ways with the team after the 2024 season. The team recently completed interviews with Detroit Lions passing game coordinator Deshea Townsend and former Jets head coach Robert Saleh,