The Athletic's reporter Matt Barrows said on the latest episode of the '49ers Plus/Minus' that the team is ready to make Saleh the highest-paid defensive coordinator in the NFL. As per his information, they would surpass Vic Fangios' $4.5 million contract.

The San Francisco 49ers might be turning back the clock by interviewing former New York Jets coach Robert Saleh for their open defensive coordinator position. Saleh left the exact role with the 49ers following the 2020 season to become the Jets coach.

There's "real buzz" about former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh's chances to get the open Jacksonville Jaguars head coaching position, per

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers began their search for a new defensive coordinator Thursday by interviewing Robert Saleh for a second stint at the job and Detroit Lions assistant Deshea Townsend.

The Jacksonville Jaguars won't hire Ben Johnson, but three men will get in-person interviews this week: Liam Coen, Robert Saleh and Patrick Graham.

Saleh, 45, most recently spent time with the Green Bay Packers as an offensive consultant after being fired on October 8 by the Jets following a Week 5 23-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. In three full seasons and five games as the head coach in New York, Saleh compiled a 20-36 overall record.

The New York Jets fired their former head coach, Robert Saleh, on Oct. 24, 2024, after the team started the season with a 2-3 record. The search for their next head coach continues. The Jets are reportedly honing in on their preferred candidate,

With Johnson heading to Chicago and Mike Vrabel already in New England, five head coaching vacancies remain. The Jets, Saints, Jaguars, Raiders and Cowboys are still in the hunt. Johnson, who was Detroit’s offensive coordinator, agreed to become the Chicago Bears head coach on Monday, two days after the No. 1 seeded Lions lost to Washington.

The New York Jets are hiring Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn as their head coach, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. NFL Network's

The New York Jets are hiring Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn as their head coach, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. NFL Network's

Despite more alluring candidates such as Deion Sanders or Kellen Moore, are the Dallas Cowboys targeting Brian Schottenheimer to stop their record NFC losing drought.