Robert Saleh is a leading candidate to return as the San Francisco 49ers' defensive coordinator if he isn't able to land a head coaching job, according to ESPN's Nick Wagoner.
"Saleh runs Shanahan's preferred scheme, knows the key defensive leaders still on the roster and has proved adept at altering the defense when injuries or other factors have made it necessary," Wagoner wrote on Monday. "He interviewed for the job on Thursday and a reunion is possible, if not likely."
Saleh served as head coach of the New York Jets from 2021 until he was fired after Week 5 of the 2024 season with the Jets sitting at 2-3.