Robert Saleh has been a popular name mentioned as a potential candidate to succeed Aaron Glenn as the defensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions. The former New York Jets head coach is a Detroit native who was a finalist for becoming the Lions’ head coach when the team hired Dan Campbell.

Saleh, who was fired in October as the New York Jets head coach five games into his fourth season, generated interest on the head-coaching front and was seen as one of the frontrunners for the Jacksonville Jaguars job. He also interviewed with the Las Vegas Raiders and Dallas Cowboys.

The San Francisco 49ers have brought back Robert Saleh to once again be the team’s defensive coordinator, according to multiple reports. This news, as first reported by Mike Silver of the Athletic, comes amid a bit of a farce surrounding the Jacksonville Jaguars’ hunt for a new head coach.

The San Francisco 49ers have made a major move for their defense, bringing back Robert Saleh to once again lead their defensive unit after his stint as the New York Jets head coach.

Saleh is anticipated to take on a head coaching style role but on defense. With that in mind, he is putting together his coaching staff in San Francisco. As he brings in his own assistant coaches, the 49ers are forced to say goodbye to part of their current staff.