Robert Saleh makes a final decision on the return to the 49ers as a defensive coordinator

The defense of the 49ers of San Francisco will be led by a very familiar face in 2025.

Robert Saleh, who led Kyle Shanahan’s defense from 2017 to ’20 before becoming head coach of the New York Jets, will return to the Bay region in order to help the 49ers get back on the right track, Athletics Reports.

Saleh was dismissed by the Jets after a start of 2 to 3 for the 2000 season, and a record of 20 to 36 overall which was mired by the failure of the team to stabilize the quarter-back post . Former choice n ° 2, Zach Wilson, has never found its place as a quarter-back leaving and Aaron Rodgers suffered a torn Achilles during the first trip of the 2023 season. He recovered in time to play in 2000, but was far from the MVP caliber player, he was only a few years earlier with Green Bay packers.

Saleh has kept the interest of chief training around the league, speaking with the Cowboys of Dallas, Jacksonville Jaguars and Las Vegas Raiders of their openings. While two of these jobs are not fulfilled, Saleh is obviously comfortable returning to Shanahan staff.

The 49ers ranked among the first five in total defense in 1919 and ’20 under Saleh. This year’s defense only rendered 317.4 yards per match (eighth in the NFL), but was tied in the 27th row in a score, granting 25.6 points per game.