When Saleh left the 49ers for the Jets after the 2020 season, the 49ers knew linebackers coach DeMeco Ryans was going to step into that role and he did so with rousing success. He wound up only working as the 49ers’ DC for two years before landing the head coaching job with the Houston Texans.

The San Francisco 49ers have long established their strong defensive identity, and with Robert Saleh back at the helm

The San Francisco 49ers are expected to hire Robert Saleh as their next defensive coordinator after a crazy 24 hours with the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to several reports. Saleh, San Francisco’s defensive coordinator from 2017-20,