New defensive coordinator Robert Saleh takes back over a defense he led to almost an elite level back in 2019. He left in 2020 to become the head coach of the New York Jets, but returns after ...

SANTA CLARA – A subdued Robert Saleh is reserving judgment on the 49ers’ refreshed defense. “Once we get pads on and it gets real and you can get a little more physical with receivers, we ...

Jun 10, 2025; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan (right) and defensive coordinator Robert Saleh confer during an OTA at Levi's Stadium.

Huff had a breakout season for Saleh and the New York Jets in 2023, posting career-highs in sacks (10), pressures (68) and a sterling 21.8 percent pressure rate.

Nick Bosa didn't realize how good he had it during Robert Saleh's first tenure as 49ers defensive coordinator. But the veteran is excited to have Saleh back leading the defense again.

Warner is hoping Saleh can do that for his teammates, with the 49ers looking to rebound from a lowly 2024 season. So far, Warner is seeing the strong influence of Saleh being back.

The strong relationship that Fred Warner has with Robert Saleh is unquestionable.. So, when Saleh returned to the San Francisco 49ers to be the defensive coordinator again, Warner was ecstatic ...

Eagles: B- While Howie Roseman is one of the best in the business, no general manager has a perfect batting average. Roseman took a gamble when he signed Huff to a three-year, $51.1 million deal ...

Without Saleh's tutelage and scheme, Huff never got on track in Philadelphia. He had just 2.5 sacks and 13 tackles in six starts and dealt with a wrist injury over the final half of the season.