Robert Saleh and Kyle Shanahan spent four years going up against each other on the practice field when Saleh served as defensive coordinator under Shanahan on the San Francisco 49ers staff.

The New York Jets firing of head coach Robert Saleh on Tuesday shook the NFL world. That includes a longtime coworker and friend of Saleh's in San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan.

The 49ers pursuing Robert Saleh to be their defensive coordinator isn't surprising because Kyle Shanahan hinted at it. Here is how. Jose Luis Sanchez III | Jan 25, 2025 ...

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was surprised to see his former defensive coordinator Robert Saleh back on the job market after an unceremonious firing as the New York Jets head coach ...

Saleh previously served as the defensive coordinator of Kyle Shanahan's 49ers. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con Robert Saleh is planning to take some time off before the next hiring cycle in 2025.

Robert Saleh parlayed his time as 49ers defensive coordinator into the head-coaching job with the Jets. After he was fired on Tuesday, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan was asked for his reaction to the news.

If you listen closely to what Kyle Shanahan said on the type of defensive coordinator he wants during his presser, you will notice that he hints at the 49ers' pursuit of Saleh.

Robert Saleh parlayed his time as 49ers defensive coordinator into the head-coaching job with the Jets. After he was fired on Tuesday, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan was asked for his reaction to the ...