Robert Jalal Saleh[1] (born January 31, 1979) is an American football coach who is the defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL).

20 hours ago · Saleh has the 49ers' defense staying afloat amid injuries and offseason turnover. Could he leave this offseason?

9 hours ago · ESPN’s Nick Wagoner sat down with San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, who reiterated some of his previous thoughts about becoming a head coach …

10 hours ago · San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh reportedly is expected to be a "fixture" in the upcoming NFL head coach hiring cycle.

11 hours ago · A San Francisco 49ers rumor from an ESPN insider reveals the head coaching market that could be waiting for defensive coordinator Robert Saleh.

23 hours ago · San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is a candidate to get another head coaching job in 2026, but he's not desperate to leave.

1 day ago · Basically all season it has seemed like San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh could be just one-and-done with the team. However, his recent comments …

4 days ago · Is Robert Saleh the best head coaching candidate in the NFL? The Ringer ranked the top 30 candidates currently across the NFL and they put Saleh all the way up at number one.

Robert Saleh is back in The Bay for a second stint as the San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator. His hiring was announced by the team a couple weeks after the conclusion of the …

Dec 13, 2025 · Kyle Shanahan addressed the report that 49ers' defensive coordinator Robert Saleh turned down an eye-opening offer from the Raiders.