49ers news: Potential Robert Saleh replacement may already be on staff
Niners Nation • • sports
Key Points:
- Robert Saleh, the San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator, has left to become the head coach of the Tennessee Titans, marking the fifth consecutive season the 49ers have changed defensive coordinators.
- Saleh was a finalist for the Titans head coaching job and secured the position after an in-person interview, prompting the 49ers to search for a new defensive coordinator.
- Gus Bradley, hired last year as assistant head coach of the defense and former NFL head coach, is considered the likely successor, having significantly contributed to the team's red zone defense.
- Despite overall defensive struggles in 2025 due to injuries, the 49ers ranked 12th in red zone touchdown percentage allowed, a strength attributed to Bradley’s coaching
