One option for the former head coach could be the San Francisco 49ers, where he served as the defensive coordinator from 2017 to 2020. The Niners completed an interview with Saleh for the DC spot on Thursday,

The San Francisco 49ers began their search for a new defensive coordinator by interviewing Robert Saleh for a second stint at the job and Detroit Lions assistant Deshea Townsend.

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.

After moving on from Gus Bradley following the 2024 regular season, the Indianapolis Colts’ first reported defensive coordinator interviews to fill that role have been announced. Under Bradley, there’s no question that the Colts defense underperformed, ranking in the bottom-third of the NFL in scoring during all three years of his tenure.

Another Lions assistant coach is getting an opportunity to try and advance up the coaching ladder with another franchise. This time it's with the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers announced on Thursday they have completed an interview with Detroit Lions passing

Former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh has completed an interview for the San Francisco 49er's vacant defensive coordinator position, the team announced Thursday. The front office also met with Detroit Lions defensive backs coach and defensive passing game coordinator Deshea Townsend.

The Cincinnati Bengals are far from the only team in search of a new defensive coordinator after firing Lou Anarumo. The Indianapolis Colts are also starting that process about 112 miles northwest and will be interviewing Anarumo next week,