6 days ago · The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back Robert Saleh for a second stint as defensive coordinator after a failed tenure as head coach of the New York Jets. ... DeMeco Ryans, who replaced Saleh in 2021, left to become head coach in Houston following the 2022 season, and Steve Wilks and Nick Sorensen were each replaced after one season the past ...

Jan 24, 2025 · DeMeco Ryans replaced Saleh in 2021 and held that title for two seasons before the Houston Texans hired him as head coach. Steve Wilks was fired after the 2023 season, his only year in that role with the 49ers, and they demoted Sorensen after the defense was ranked eighth in yards allowed (317.4) and 29th in scoring (25.6 points per game).

6 days ago · Saleh will be fourth defensive coordinator in four seasons for San Francisco. DeMeco Ryans, who replaced Saleh in 2021, left to become head coach in Houston following the 2022 season, and...

6 days ago · Robert Saleh is returning to the 49ers to be the team’s defensive coordinator. ... DeMeco Ryans, who replaced Saleh in 2021, left to become head coach in Houston following the 2022 season, and ...

6 days ago · DeMeco Ryans, who replaced Saleh in 2021, left to become head coach in Houston following the 2022 season, and Steve Wilks and Nick Sorensen were each replaced after one season the past two years.

Mar 28, 2022 · PALM BEACH, Fla. — Robert Saleh believes when DeMeco Ryans’ time comes, the 49ers' defensive coordinator will make a great head coach. The New York Jets' head coach spoke at the NFL Annual Meetings about Ryans’ first season om charge of the 49ers' defense.

Dec 9, 2023 · DeMeco Ryans was the Texans’ second-round pick in 2006 when Robert Saleh, then Houston’s assistant linebackers coach, first took note of the Texans’ new head coach. Saleh told a story...

Jan 18, 2021 · On Thursday, the New York Jets announced that they agreed in principle for Saleh to become their 20th head coach in franchise history. Four days later, San Francisco announced the promotion of...

Dec 7, 2023 · Ryans learned under Saleh, eventually replacing him at defensive coordinator in 2021 when Saleh became the Jets' head coach. Six years after that phone call, the two good friends will face...

Feb 2, 2023 · HOUSTON – New York Jets coach Robert Saleh isn’t the least bit surprised by the meteoric rise of new Texans coach DeMeco Ryans from a star linebacker into an ultra-professional coach who...