This is an interesting development. In addition to Robert Saleh, the 49ers have interviewed Detroit Lions defensive pass game coordinator and defensive backs coach Deshea Townsend.

Deshea Townsend oversaw a Detroit Lions secondary that finished 30th in NFL in pass defense this season but tied for the ... the 49ers' defensive coordinator in 2017-20, is considered the favorite ...

Passing Game Coordinator/Defensive Backs coach Deshea Townsend speaks to the media on what he expects from the defensive back room for the upcoming season. Cornerback Amik Robertson speaks to the ...

The candidates were Robert Saleh, former New York Jets head coach and ex-49ers defensive coordinator, and Deshea Townsend, the Detroit Lions' defensive passing game coordinator and defensive backs ...

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 49ers announced that they have completed a pair of interviews in their search for a new defensive coordinator. Former Jets head coach Robert Saleh and Lions defensive backs coach/defensive passing ...

He was Shanahan's first defensive coordinator in 2017 and struggled the first two seasons. This is a 2024 photo of Deshea Townsend of the Detroit Lions NFL football team.

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