49ers, Robert Saleh and defensive coordinator

49ers interview Robert Saleh and Lions assistant for defensive coordinator opening
Less than 48 hours after firing Nick Sorensen as defensive coordinator, the 49ers have turned to someone familiar as a potential replacement. The team has interviewed former New York Jets coach Robert Saleh and current Lions defensive backs coach Deshea Townsend for the opening.
49ers fire defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen after 1 season
The Athletic’s Matt Barrows on Tuesday reported the 49ers fired defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen after one season. It’s the second time in as many offseasons San Francisco has parted ways with a defensive coordinator. More to come…
49ers interview Robert Saleh and Deshea Townsend for defensive coordinator job
The San Francisco 49ers began their search for a new defensive coordinator by interviewing Robert Saleh for a second stint at the job and Detroit Lions assistant Deshea Townsend.
Nick Sorensen out as 49ers' defensive coordinator, source says
The 49ers removed Nick Sorensen from his role as defensive coordinator on Tuesday night but hope to retain him in a different role, a source said.
49ers interview ex-Jets coach Robert Saleh for defensive coordinator job
The San Francisco 49ers might be turning back the clock by interviewing former New York Jets coach Robert Saleh for their open defensive coordinator position. Saleh left the exact role with the 49ers following the 2020 season to become the Jets coach.
Report: Nick Sorensen won’t return as 49ers defensive coordinator
Another year, another new defensive coordinator for the 49ers. Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports that Nick Sorensen will not return to the position in 2025. Maiocco adds that there is “hope” Sorensen will remain on the staff in another role.
49ers remove Nick Sorensen from defensive coordinator job after rough season
The 49ers continued to change their coaching staff on Tuesday by removing Nick Sorensen from his post as defensive coordinator, according to multiple reports. San Francisco would like to keep Sorensen on head coach Kyle Shanahan’s staff for next season but in a different role.
Nick Sorensen not returning as 49ers defensive coordinator
The 49ers will not retain Nick Sorensen as their defensive coordinator following a 6-11 season in which the squad finished 29th in points allowed, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Tuesday night.
49ers interview Saleh, Townsend for defensive coordinator job
Coach Kyle Shanahan did not waste much time in interviewing Robert Saleh for the team's vacant defensive coordinator position. Saleh, whom the New York
Detroit Lions DBs coach Deshea Townsend interviews for 49ers defensive coordinator job
Deshea Townsend oversaw a Detroit Lions secondary that finished 30th in NFL in pass defense this season but tied for the fifth-most interceptions.
Niners complete interview with a familiar face for their defensive coordinator position
One option for the former head coach could be the San Francisco 49ers, where he served as the defensive coordinator from 2017 to 2020. The Niners completed an interview with Saleh for the DC spot on Thursday,
49ers reportedly dump defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen: Three big names who could replace him
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49ers remove DC role from Nick Sorensen, promote Klay Kubiak to OC
The San Francisco 49ers have removed Nick Sorensen from his role as defensive coordinator and promoted passing game ...
Nick Sorensen Won’t Return As 49ers Defensive Coordinator
The 49ers will be seeking their fourth defensive coordinator in four years. Nick Sorensen won't return as the 49ers defensive ...