Jun 10, 2025; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan (right) and defensive coordinator Robert Saleh confer during an OTA at Levi's Stadium.

Saleh replaces Nick Sorensen as defensive coordinator. Shanahan fired Sorensen shortly after the conclusion of the 2024 season. The 49ers were last in the NFC West with a 6-11 record.

May 9, 2025; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, right, confers with defensive coordinator Robert Saleh during the teamís rookie minicamp.

Robert Saleh is back in as defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers and former players are confident in his return.

Robert Saleh, who went 20-36 over three-plus seasons with the Jets before being fired after a 2-3 start last season, ... Kyle [Shanahan’s] ...

For four seasons, Robert Saleh was the 49ers’ defensive coordinator under head coach Kyle Shanahan. After middling results from 2017-2018, Saleh coached a dominant unit in 2019 that helped San ...

During the Kyle Shanahan era, the San Francisco 49ers have had two one-and-done defensive coordinators. Robert Saleh is grateful he’s not one of those defensive coordinators.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Over the course of the three-day NFL draft, five of the San Francisco 49ers' key decision makers reflected on their choices in news conference settings. Coach Kyle Shanahan ...

For four seasons, Robert Saleh was the 49ers’ defensive coordinator under head coach Kyle Shanahan. After middling results from 2017-2018, Saleh coached a dominant unit in 2019 that helped San ...