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.

It was not long ago that the NFL world was praising the San Francisco 49ers. After demoting Nick Sorensen from his defensive ...

Deshea Townsend oversaw a Detroit Lions secondary that finished 30th in NFL in pass defense this season but tied for the ...

While San Francisco waits for Saleh to make a decision, Detroit Lions’ coach Deshea Townsend presents an intriguing alternative. Last year, 49ers’ head coach Kyle Shanahan wanted to get back to basics ...

The San Francisco 49ers got their man as Robert Saleh is head back to the Bay Area for a second stint as defensive coordinator.

Until Robert Saleh has officially signed a contract with the San Francisco 49ers, the rumors will continue to persist.

The Athletic's Matt Barrows revealed the San Francisco 49ers made a robust offer to Robert Saleh hoping to avoid a lingering ...

Robert Saleh, who coordinated the Niners' defense from 2017-20, is heading back to San Francisco for the same role following ...

While they acted quickly in interviewing former New York Jets head coach and 49ers DC Robert Saleh, and Detroit Lions ...

The San Francisco 49ers search for a new defensive coordinator has not necessarily gotten off the ground. Robert Saleh is ...

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 ...

The 49ers also interviewed Deshea Townsend, the Detroit Lions’ defensive passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach, the team announced. Both Saleh and Townsend took part in virtual ...