San Francisco 49ers, Defensive Coordinator

San Francisco 49ers’ Defensive Coordinator Candidates To Replace Nick Sorensen
The San Francisco 49ers are on the search for a defensive coordinator once again after firing Nick Sorensen following just one season in that role.
49ers interview 2 defensive coordinator candidates, including former DC
The San Francisco 49ers aren’t wasting any time getting their defensive coordinator interviews done. On Thursday the team announced they completed two interviews for that position, including their former defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, and Detroit Lions defensive passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach Deshea Townsend.
NFL News: Familiar face could return as 49ers’ defensive coordinator to help Nick Bosa and Co.
The San Francisco 49ers could bring back a former defensive coordinator who knows the team well, with the goal of helping veterans like Nick Bosa and others in the 2025 season. The San Francisco 49ers definitely need a boost on defense.
49ers interview ex-Jets coach Robert Saleh for defensive coordinator job
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.
49ers interview Robert Saleh and Deshea Townsend for defensive coordinator job
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.
Morning Report: 49ers Conduct Interviews for the Defensive Coordinator Position ️
The San Francisco 49ers continue to shine on the national stage, with three players receiving prestigious Associated Press All-Pro honors for the 2024 NFL season. Linebacker Fred Warner was named as a First-Team All-Pro selection, while tight end George Kittle and fullback Kyle Juszczyk earned spots on the AP All-Pro Second-Team.
49ers expected to offer defensive coordinator job to their former DC
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan gave Saleh his first defensive coordinator opportunity in 2017 during Shanahan’s first season at the helm in San Francisco. Saleh struggled out of the gate, but turned into one of the NFL’s best defensive coordinators and wound up getting a job as the Jets head coach after the 2020 campaign.
Should the 49ers get creative with their defensive coordinator hire?
But, could the 49ers also look to get creative with their defensive coordinator hire? Deshea Townsend would fit that bill. Look no further than his current stint, where he’s wor
49ers Interview Fan Favorite for Defensive Coordinator Role
The 49ers announced the completion of interviews with former Jets' head coach Robert Saleh and Lions' passing game coordinator Deshea Townsend
49ers Interview Robert Saleh to be Their Defensive Coordinator
A potential reunion is in the works. The San Francisco 49ers have interviewed former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh to be their defensive coordinator. Sa
49ers complete defensive coordinator interviews with two candidates who could hardly be more different
The San Francisco 49ers are on the hunt for a coordinator who can revitalize a defense that faded badly in 2024, and their search might lead them back who first ran that unit for head coach Kyle Shanahan.
49ers’ Kyle Shanahan on next defensive coordinator, plans for Brock Purdy, Deebo Samuel
Show him the money? Shanahan had a strong quote about Purdy, saying, "I plan on being with Brock here the whole time I'm here ...
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Townsend is a former longtime Steelers cornerback who has managed secondaries across the NFL over the last decade. He has ...
NFL rumors: 49ers-Robert Saleh reunion buzz grows, with intriguing catch
The 49ers could have a Robert Saleh reunion happening very soon, as the organization starts to narrow down the list of ...