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

The San Francisco 49ers re-hired Robert Saleh as their defensive coordinator this offseason, and George Kittle knows exactly ...

For 2025, there is renewed hope with the return of Robert Saleh as coordinator and the 49ers’ heavy investment in the ...

The San Francisco 49ers struggled defensively in 2024, contributing to a disappointing 6-11 finish and last place in the NFC West. According to Pro Football Focus, the team earned a 68.4 defensive ...

For the past two years, the 49ers defense seemed lifeless. Now, Robert Saleh is back, and his defenses always fly around the field and stop the run. That's why George Kittle is so excited to have ...

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 ...

Steve Wilks and Nick Sorensen were one and ... The real issue is whether they can stay healthy and if the return of defensive coordinator Robert Saleh can energize a defense that finished 29th in ...

It hasn't been the case for the last two years under Steve Wilks and Nick Sorensen. So, bringing Saleh back seems like a no-brainer. However, there is an upside and downside to it.

While not in the top five, Pro Football Network's defensive coordinator rankings have the 49ers' Robert Saleh in a great spot ...

We never saw the 49ers do this under Sorensen. Instead, he almost always rushed four defensive linemen, and Nick Bosa would get double-teamed. This year, Saleh will force opposing offenses to ...