The 49ers defense hasn't changed much since Robert Saleh left in 2021, but he has.. No matter whom the 49ers have hired to replace Saleh, whether it was DeMeco Ryans, Steve Wilks or Nick Sorensen ...

Robert Saleh is back in as defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers and former players are confident in his return.

Kyle Shanahan tasked Steve Wilks with getting up to speed on the 49ers’ defense that’s been well executed by Dre Greenlaw, Fred Warner and others over the years. (Michael Zagaris / San ...

First was Steve Wilks, who decided to go into the booth until after the Minnesota Vikings game in 2023, ... I couldn't be happier when we get amped up Robert Saleh back on the sideline.

DeMeco Ryans, who replaced Saleh in 2021, left to become head coach in Houston following the 2022 season, and Steve Wilks and Nick Sorensen were each replaced after one season the past two years.

DeMeco Ryans, who replaced Saleh in 2021, left to become head coach in Houston following the 2022 season, and Steve Wilks and Nick Sorensen were each replaced after one season the past two years.

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner didn't hide his excitement for the return of defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, ... years while cycling through defensive coordinator Steve Wilks and ...

DeMeco Ryans, who replaced Saleh in 2021, left to become head coach in Houston following the 2022 season, and Steve Wilks and Nick Sorensen were each replaced after one season the past two years.

DeMeco Ryans, who replaced Saleh in 2021, left to become head coach in Houston following the 2022 season, and Steve Wilks and Nick Sorensen were each replaced after one season the past two years.