San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions and defensive coordinator

Lions DB coach interviewed by 49ers for defensive coordinator role
The San Francisco 49ers announced that they have completed an interview with Detroit Lions defensive backs coach Deshea Townsend for their defensive coordinator vacancy.
49ers interview Lions assistant coach for their defensive coordinator opening
Another Lions assistant coach is getting an opportunity to try and advance up the coaching ladder with another franchise. This time it's with the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers announced on Thursday they have completed an interview with Detroit Lions passing
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.
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,
Robert Saleh Interviews for Defensive Coordinator Job With Familiar Franchise
Former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh has completed an interview for the San Francisco 49er's vacant defensive coordinator position, the team announced Thursday. The front office also met with Detroit Lions defensive backs coach and defensive passing game coordinator Deshea Townsend.
Tracking Colts' defensive coordinator interviews
After moving on from Gus Bradley following the 2024 regular season, the Indianapolis Colts’ first reported defensive coordinator interviews to fill that role have been announced. Under Bradley, there’s no question that the Colts defense underperformed, ranking in the bottom-third of the NFL in scoring during all three years of his tenure.
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.
49ers Interview Robert Saleh to be Their Defensive Coordinator
A potential reunion is in the works. The San Francisco 49ers have interviewed former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh to be their defensive coordinator. Sa
Colts will interview Lou Anarumo, Steve Wilks for defensive coordinator job
Indianapolis will interview former Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo and longtime NFL coach Steve Wilks, who last served as San Francisco’s defensive coordinator in 2023, a league source told IndyStar Thursday.
Raiders will interview Robert Saleh
Saleh has been working as a consultant with the Packers. As a result, the Raiders were required to submit an official request to the league for permission to interview him. Saleh
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