The San Francisco 49ers have long been known for their dominant defensive line play, but that reputation has suffered in ...

The San Francisco 49ers and head coach Kyle Shanahan announced that Robert Saleh has been named as the team's defensive coordinator. Saleh, 45, returns to the 49ers after spending three-plus ...

The San Francisco 49ers’ search to replace recently-fired defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen has been somewhat confusing. Sorenson was fired after just one season in that role. San Francisco ...

Per a report from ESPN insider Adam Schefter, San Francisco 49ers assistant head coach/defense Brandon Staley is a leading ...

Unfortunately, their candidate has dwindled. The San Francisco 49ers can turn to Townsend. However, Lions’ defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn could jet (no pun intended) for a head coaching gig ...

SANTA CLARA — Robert Saleh is reprising his role as the 49ers’ defensive coordinator ... the Raiders hired 73-year-old San Francisco native Pete Carroll, whom Saleh worked for as an entry ...

The 49ers appear to be searching high and low for their next defensive coordinator. With former New York Jets coach Robert Saleh, who San Francisco reportedly is targeting for the position ...

The clock is ticking on the San Francisco 49ers to decide on their defensive coordinator hire. It has been two weeks since they relieved Nick Sorensen of his duties. Since then, the 49ers have ...