While they acted quickly in interviewing former New York Jets head coach and 49ers DC Robert Saleh, and Detroit Lions defensive backs coach Deshea Townsend, their search appears to have stalled. Now they’re running out of options.

It's been clear for a while now who the San Francisco 49ers would prefer to be their defensive coordinator in 2025. But the first major domino to fall during this year's head coach hiring cycle has increased the chances of the 49ers not getting their man.

Lions defensive backs coach Deshea Townsend interviewed with the San Francisco 49ers for their vacant defensive coordinator job, the 49ers announced Thursday. Townsend is in his first season with the Lions after spending two years as cornerbacks coach and ...

The San Francisco 49ers, after uncharacteristically being left out of the postseason, are staying busy by lining up interviews

The San Francisco 49ers search for a new defensive coordinator has not necessarily gotten off the ground. Robert Saleh is seen as the top candidate.

The San Francisco 49ers have placed all of their chips on Robert Saleh becoming their defensive coordinator. It is a boom-or-bust move that is looking like more

The San Francisco 49ers have targeted Robert Saleh to return to the team and fill their defensive coordinator vacancy, but his status becomes more in question as the Jacksonville Jaguars have requested a second interview with him.

Ben Johnson is a strong candidate to coach the Raiders, Bears and Jaguars next year, while Aaron Glenn is a top choice for the Jets and Saints

A reunion between the San Francisco 49ers and their former defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is appearing less and less likely.

The coaching carousel for the 2025 offseason is already moving. Here are the latest news and rumors from around the NFL!

The San Francisco 49ers' list of potential defensive coordinator candidates appears to be short, and it got shorter Saturday when NFL Media's Tom Pelissero reported the Atlanta Falcons were set to hir