Robert Saleh is heading back to the spot where he enjoyed his most success as an NFL coach. The 49ers on Friday officially announced the hiring of Saleh, 45, as defensive coordinator to fill the key spot on Kyle Shanahan’s coach staff that remained vacant for more than two weeks.

Yes, former Jets coach Robert Saleh will be returning to the 49ers as defensive coordinator. But the dust won’t fully settle until the head-coaching jobs for which he’s under consideration are filled. Although he canceled his flight to Jacksonville ...

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Robert Saleh apparently isn’t getting a second chance as a head coach in this hiring cycle. Saleh is headed back to San Francisco, returning as the team’s defensive coordinator, TheAthletic.com reports Thursday night. He interviewed with the Cowboys ...

The Dallas Cowboys have completed their interview with Robert Saleh but have yet to make a decision on their open head coaching position.

Robert Saleh is expected to return to the 49ers as their defensive coordinator if he doesn't become a head coach according to The Athletic and NBC Sports Bay Area. NEWSLETTERS Emailed Daily.

The San Francisco 49ers essentially banked their defensive coordinator search on a reunion with Robert Saleh and after days of uncertainty they weathered the storm and got their guy. Robert Saleh ...

The Jaguars later hired Saleh as their linebackers coach where he remained for three seasons. The 49ers hired him as their defensive coordinator in 2017. He was hired as the head coach of the Jets ...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — 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.

Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski made official what most suspected after hiring new offensive coordinator Tommy Rees: The head coach will return to play-calling.

The Jacksonville Jaguars won't hire Ben Johnson, but three men will get in-person interviews this week: Liam Coen, Robert Saleh and Patrick Graham.

Former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh is scheduled to meet with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Friday for a second interview regarding their head coaching vacancy. Meanwhile, the San Francisco ...