Robert Saleh (born January 31, 1979) is an American football coach who is the defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He was previously the head coach of the New York Jets from 2021 to 2024.

6 days ago · Former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh has agreed to terms with the San Francisco 49ers to become the team's defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Friday.

6 days ago · In Saleh's first stint as defensive coordinator for the 49ers (2017-20), he led a unit that ranked third in passing yards allowed per game (211.4), fourth in total defense (323.6) and opponent ...

6 days ago · It's never too late to come home. San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is welcoming 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh back to the same role, per NFL Media.Saleh served as Shanahan's ...

Jan 24, 2025 · 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 …

6 days ago · SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers hired Robert Saleh for a second stint as defensive coordinator on Friday night after a failed tenure as head coach of the New York Jets. Saleh had been a candidate for head coaching jobs with Jacksonville, Dallas and Las Vegas. But once those spots all got filled, Saleh made the decision to ...

Jan 24, 2025 · By Matt Barrows, Michael Silver and Zack Rosenblatt. Welcome back, Robert Saleh. The San Francisco 49ers on Friday announced that they have landed the top target of their defensive coordinator ...

6 days ago · Robert Saleh’s encore as 49ers defensive coordinator took on more likelihood as the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Las Vegas Raiders hired others to fill their head coach vacancies.

Oct 8, 2024 · Robert Saleh's time in charge of the Jets has come to an end after five seasons. Here are possible reasons why the fourth-year coach was let go.

Oct 9, 2024 · Robert Saleh is in no rush to get back on the sidelines. The former Jets coach will not join another team’s staff midseason and instead will focus on the upcoming offseason hiring cycle after his...